Vice President of Total Rewards

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Total Rewards reports to the Chief People and Culture Officer and leads a team of two. This role leads, builds, implements, administers, and communicates the YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s compensation programs, benefit plans, and employee rewards to attract, engage, and retain a high-performing, diverse workforce. The position aligns total rewards strategies with organizational goals, mission, values, and a community-serving mindset.

The role oversees compensation strategy and administration, including salary structures, job classifications, incentive programs, executive pay, union pay scales, salary reviews, benchmarking, market pricing, workforce planning, financial modeling, and grant-funded compensation compliance. It also leads employee benefit programs, vendor relationships, rewards and recognition, related communications and training, compliance and reporting, and the use of Workday and other compensation technology. The Vice President consults with leaders and employees on pay and benefits, develops workforce analytics and presentations, and builds a collaborative, high-performing total rewards team.

The position is based at the YMCA Leadership and Learning Center. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check, including criminal record, drug screening, motor vehicle record, and reference checks. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, management, business, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of experience developing and implementing compensation programs.
• 6 or more years of direct people management experience.
• Proficiency with HCM systems.
• Experience in advanced analytics, technology, and/or project management.
• Experience working quickly and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Experience creating financial analyses and models.
• Experience creating presentations and presenting to colleagues and leadership.
• Compensation and HR subject-matter knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong computer skills with HCM systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Analytical skills, including the ability to identify and implement continuous improvements to practices, policies, processes, and systems.
• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with all organizational levels and functions, including external vendors.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, project coordination, and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Mathematical aptitude and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Complex problem-solving, judgment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Consulting and presentation skills for explaining compensation concepts and practices to senior leadership.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees and vendor partners.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and proficient business writing skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, including criminal record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check, according to company policy.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• CCP or similar certification.
• Workday experience.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and talent strategy.
• Partner with the Chief People and Culture Officer, executive leadership, and stakeholders to design and manage programs that attract and retain diverse, high-caliber talent.
• Monitor market trends, best practices, and legal requirements in compensation, benefits, and rewards.
• Design and administer salary structures, job classifications, incentive programs, and compensation strategies that support market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Lead executive pay strategy, administration, documentation, approval workflows, and compliance with nonprofit best practices and IRS regulations, in collaboration with the Chief People and Culture Officer, CEO, and board compensation committee.
• Recommend and administer pay scales for union employees in partnership with business leaders, finance, legal, and HR.
• Collaborate on workforce planning and position management, including forecasting compensation, benefits, and rewards expenses for workforce growth scenarios.
• Create and update financial models for budgeting and executive compensation.
• Conduct benchmarking, market analyses, and compensation survey submissions; recommend and implement approved pay changes.
• Lead compensation, benefits, and rewards survey submissions and ongoing job market-pricing efforts.
• Manage and communicate salary review processes, including merit increases, promotions, pay adjustments, and cost-of-living adjustments.
• Manage compensation structures and processes to meet federal grant requirements; prepare audit documentation and monitor payroll and benefits budgets for federally funded positions.
• Build, manage, and communicate pay practices covering benchmarking, salary structures, salary administration, position management, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR partners to ensure role alignment and pay equity; consult with leaders on pay decisions and advise hiring managers and executives on compensation and benefits.
• Create and facilitate presentations for executives and hiring managers on salary administration, pay practices, workforce analytics, and pay equity.
• Document, communicate, and train staff on analytics and compensation processes using Workday HCM; own job profiles and salary structures in Workday and maintain their accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and facilitate compensation and benefits training for hiring managers and deliver compensation workforce analytics.
• Assess and implement compensation technology for planning, market pricing, and employee data management.
• Lead ongoing and ad hoc compensation-related initiatives and projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, IRS, and DOL requirements.
• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and communication of employee benefits, including health and wellness plans, retirement savings, leave policies, and voluntary rewards.
• Evaluate and implement benefit enhancements to meet employee needs and organizational talent goals.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiations, and renewals to optimize cost efficiency and service quality.
• Develop and implement rewards and recognition programs that reinforce organizational values and employee contributions.
• Maintain records and reporting systems to monitor compliance, trends, and program effectiveness.
• Develop communication strategies to increase employee understanding and appreciation of total rewards offerings.
• Build and lead a high-performing total rewards team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement; coach and develop team members.
• Address employee and manager concerns related to pay and benefits, supporting trust and transparency.
• Network with other large YMCA associations on best practices.

Benefits

• The posting states that the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers an excellent benefits package and career opportunities; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive