Cato, It's Fashion and Versona. The Company has approximately 1,100 stores throughout the United ... Point of contact for Associates regarding all of the Company's retirement plans. * Fill in as ...
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3 Cato Associate Director Jobs Hiring Near You
Cato, It's Fashion and Versona. The Company has approximately 1,100 stores throughout the United ... Point of contact for Associates regarding all of the Company's retirement plans. * Fill in as ...
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Assistant Buyer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$19.50 - $26/hr
Cato, Versona and It's Fashion. The Company has approximately 1,100 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of over 7,500 associates. The Company's stock is traded on the NYSE ...
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Assistant Buyer
Charlotte, NC · On-site
$19.50 - $26/hr
Cato, Versona and It's Fashion. The Company has approximately 1,100 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of over 7,500 associates. The Company's stock is traded on the NYSE ...
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Stylist
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Continual attention to emerging trends in fashion and accessories. * Assist the Director, Photo Studio & Print Production with the development of a style guide. * Working with the Director, Photo ...
Stylist
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Continual attention to emerging trends in fashion and accessories. * Assist the Director, Photo Studio & Print Production with the development of a style guide. * Working with the Director, Photo ...
Cato Fashions Jobs Information
Do workers at Cato Fashions get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Does Cato Fashions pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
At Cato Fashions, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
80% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Cato Fashions?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
85% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
85% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Cato Fashions?
Only some people who work part-time get paid time off.
64% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
64% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Cato Fashions affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
81% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
81% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Cato Fashions?
Most people get paid time off work.
75% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
75% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
- 87% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers at Cato Fashions worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do Cato Fashions workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
39% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it for Cato Fashions workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Cato Fashions?
Most people find it hard to get time off.
69% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
69% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 86 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and August 2026.
Do Cato Fashions managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
72% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
72% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do jobs at Cato Fashions spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
25% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Cato Fashions?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 90 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2026.
Is a Cato Fashions job good for students?
Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
54% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
54% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.
Is working at Cato Fashions good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
44% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at Cato Fashions feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Cato Fashions get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
56% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
56% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Cato Fashions?
Most people feel stressed here.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
78% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Cato Fashions enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
79% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
79% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people at Cato Fashions recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Cato Fashions?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Cato Fashions?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think Cato Fashions’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Cato Fashions is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
68% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
68% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.
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Cato Fashions rating
4.7
Based on 114 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
96th of 104 rated fashion retailers
Job description
The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women’s fashion apparel with corporate offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates three concepts: Cato, It’s Fashion and Versona. The Company has approximately 1,100 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of approximately 7,000 associates. The Company’s stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “CATO”.
The Benefits and Retirement Plans Specialist reports to the Benefits and Retirement Plans Manager and supports the administration and day-to-day operations of the Company’s Retirement plans: 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), and Deferred Compensation plans including the annual open enrollment process, compliance reporting and invoicing. This is an in-office position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 401(k) Administration
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan Administration
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan Administration
- Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan Administration
- Point of contact for Associates regarding all of the Company’s retirement plans.
- Fill in as needed in other areas of Benefits, including Leave of Absence Administration and Medical/Dental insurance.
- Process benefits and retirement plans funding and vendor payments.
- Support special projects and cross functional initiatives as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills:
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of retirement plans.
- Must be able to manage own work and meet deadlines as well as perform multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent organizational/communication and customer service skills required.
Required:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 2 to 3 years of direct experience in retirement or benefits administration.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Access primarily).
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of associate information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
Preferred but Not Required:
- Advanced working knowledge of HRIS systems (Lawson Payroll/HR).
- Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting retirement plans.
- Report writing skills.
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