Vice President of Total Rewards

YMCA of Metro Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

15d

About The Position

The Vice President of Total Rewards leads, builds, implements, administers, and communicates the YMCA of Metro Atlanta’s comprehensive compensation programs, benefit plans, and employee rewards. Reporting to the Chief People and Culture Officer (CPCO), this strategic leader aligns total rewards with organizational goals, mission, and talent strategy to attract, engage, and retain a high-performing, diverse workforce. The role leads a team of two and works with executive leadership, business leaders, finance, legal, HR, vendors, and the board compensation committee.

The position oversees compensation strategy and administration, executive pay, salary structures, job classifications, incentives, salary reviews, market benchmarking, workforce planning, compensation analytics, grant-funded compensation compliance, and related documentation and audits. It also leads employee benefit design and administration, vendor relationships, rewards and recognition, employee communications, and total rewards team development. The role ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations and uses Workday HCM and other technology to support accurate, effective compensation and benefits processes.

The position is based at the YMCA Leadership and Learning Center. Candidates must be able to pass the stated pre-employment background checks and 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 and ability to identify and execute continuous improvement in practices, policies, processes, and system effectiveness.
• 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, and project coordination; ability to manage multiple priorities with minimum supervision.
• Mathematical aptitude and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Complex problem-solving, judgment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to consult on and present compensation concepts and practices to senior leadership.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees and vendor partners.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, with proficient business-writing skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check that includes criminal-record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check.
• Must be 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 CPCO, executive leadership, and stakeholders to design and manage programs that attract and retain diverse, high-quality talent.
• Monitor market trends, best practices, and legal requirements in compensation, benefits, and rewards to guide strategy and maintain competitiveness and compliance.
• Design and administer salary structures, job classifications, and incentive programs that reflect market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Create, maintain, and administer compensation strategies that balance nonprofit budget constraints with talent attraction and retention needs.
• Lead executive pay strategy, administration, and compliance with nonprofit best practices and IRS regulations, in collaboration with the CPCO, CEO, and board compensation committee.
• Maintain documentation and approval workflows for compensation decisions.
• 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 projecting compensation, benefits, and rewards expenses for workforce growth scenarios.
• Create and update financial models supporting budgeting and executive compensation.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analyses, recommend pay adjustments, and implement approved changes.
• Submit compensation surveys and lead compensation, benefits, and rewards survey submissions and job market-pricing efforts.
• Oversee and communicate salary review processes, including merit increases, promotions, pay adjustments, and cost-of-living adjustments.
• Manage compensation structures to meet federal grant compliance requirements and prepare and execute related documentation and systems for internal and external audits.
• Monitor payroll and benefits budgets for federally funded positions to ensure adherence to grant requirements.
• Build, manage, and communicate pay best practices for benchmarking, salary structures, salary administration, position management, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR partners on role alignment and pay equity under established salary administration guidelines.
• Consult with leaders, hiring managers, and executives on pay, compensation, and benefits matters.
• Create and facilitate executive-level and hiring-manager presentations on salary administration, pay practices, compensation workforce analytics, and pay equity.
• Document, communicate, and train on analytics and compensation processes in Workday HCM; manage job profiles and salary structures in Workday for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and facilitate compensation and benefits training for hiring managers.
• Develop and deliver compensation workforce analytics.
• Assess and implement compensation technology, including systems for compensation planning, market pricing, and employee data management.
• Lead ongoing and ad hoc compensation-related initiatives and projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, 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, recommend, and implement benefit enhancements to meet employee needs and organizational talent goals.
• Lead 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 accurate records and reporting systems to monitor compliance, trends, and program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement communications to improve employee understanding and appreciation of total rewards offerings.
• Build and lead a high-performing total rewards team and foster innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Address employee and manager concerns related to pay and benefits while fostering trust and transparency.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Network with other large YMCA associations on best practices.

Benefits

• The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta states that it offers an excellent benefits and career-opportunities package; specific benefit details are not provided.

What This Job Offers

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