Animal Humane Society
Total Rewards Partner
Ready to lead impactful HR strategies in a mission-driven organization? As the Total Rewards Partner at Animal Humane Society, you'll shape compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR operations and systems to support a thriving, equitable workplace. This is a high-impact role with room to innovate and collaborate across teams. Keep reading to learn more and applyyour next career move could start here! Salary: $90,000-120,000 annually Schedule/Location: Full Time, Hybrid (on-site a minimum of 2x per week) Location: This is a hybrid position based out of our Golden Valley and will require 10% domestic travel to our other locations in Minnesota, and any outside events. Subject to change as business needs dictate. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Job Summary
The Total Rewards Partner leads the design and execution of human resources and people operations, total rewards programs, payroll, and related services. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People & Culture, this role will own the day-to-day delivery of AHS's compensation, benefits, HR systems, practices, and policies, as well as key leader in their design and continuous improvement. The Total Rewards Partner also plays a critical role as business partner to ensure people operations and total rewards strategies are aligned with AHS's mission, values, safety standards, and operational goals to support a thriving, equitable, and mission-driven workplace. Essential Functions
HR Operations & Total Rewards: Serve as subject matter expert and strategic partner for People Operations and Total Rewards. Lead stewardship of total rewards programs and external vendor partnerships. Administer AHS's benefits and compensation programs, ensuring competitive and equitable offerings. Execute payroll processes in collaboration with Finance, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Own HRIS administration and people data reporting best practices. Deliver day-to-day HR operations, including employee lifecycle processes, policy administration, and HRIS tools. Design and deliver AHS's compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and alignment with organizational values. Serves as a key partner in supporting and reinforcing workplace safety practices that align with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Partner with internal stakeholders and the People & Culture team to develop, optimize, and implement policies and internal procedures. Develop and maintain compensation structures, pay guidelines, and job architecture in partnership with leadership and the People & Culture team. Provide internal consultation and support to managers on compensation decisions and benefit education. Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, vendor relationships, and compliance (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA) Leverage key performance metrics for actionable insights on talent activities and financial implications, giving visibility to organizational effectiveness and leadership guidance toward optimizing results. Serve as the subject matter expert for audits, recordkeeping, and employment practices. Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Leadership: Own People Operations and Total Rewards functions, leading successful day-to-day service delivery, driving best practices, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as subject matter expert resource to employees and leaders on policies, processes, and systems. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment on payroll, total rewards administration, and organizational initiatives. Serve as an organizational ambassador to all internal and external stakeholders, leading by example to embody and promote Animal Humane Society's mission, vision, values, brand, and standards. Engage in ongoing professional development, networking, and industry conferences to stay informed, connected, and at the forefront of emerging best practices. Communication and Organizational Culture: Communicate in a positive, professional, and constructive manner with all internal and external stakeholders. Foster open communication and collaboration, both within the People & Culture team and throughout AHS. Promote and model the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ensuring that Animal Humane Society is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, volunteers, and community members. Communicate complex information in a clear, accessible manner to cross-functional stakeholders. Technology Infrastructure: Lead HRIS systems and employee data practices as system owner and subject matter expert. Optimize the systems, tools, and technology of people operations across the enterprise. Remain informed of advancements in Human Resources technology, best practices, industry trends, and anticipated developments to drive innovation and continuous improvement of people operations. Leverage automated, ongoing reporting on key performance indicators, with data-driven storytelling to convey clear, actionable insights and drive organizational action toward successful outcomes. Monitor AHS email and other messaging software. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Schedule and Attendance: Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours. May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events. Engage in mission-related activities as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned to support the continued growth and success of the organization. Attend and participate in regular team meetings and 1:1 meetings with direct leader. Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to animal shelter environments. Potential exposure to animal-related conditions such as scratches, bites, odors, and noise. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and pests, such as fleas and ticks, in shelter settings.
Ready to lead impactful HR strategies in a mission-driven organization? As the Total Rewards Partner at Animal Humane Society, you'll shape compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR operations and systems to support a thriving, equitable workplace. This is a high-impact role with room to innovate and collaborate across teams. Keep reading to learn more and applyyour next career move could start here! Salary: $90,000-120,000 annually Schedule/Location: Full Time, Hybrid (on-site a minimum of 2x per week) Location: This is a hybrid position based out of our Golden Valley and will require 10% domestic travel to our other locations in Minnesota, and any outside events. Subject to change as business needs dictate. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Job Summary
The Total Rewards Partner leads the design and execution of human resources and people operations, total rewards programs, payroll, and related services. Reporting directly to the Vice President of People & Culture, this role will own the day-to-day delivery of AHS's compensation, benefits, HR systems, practices, and policies, as well as key leader in their design and continuous improvement. The Total Rewards Partner also plays a critical role as business partner to ensure people operations and total rewards strategies are aligned with AHS's mission, values, safety standards, and operational goals to support a thriving, equitable, and mission-driven workplace. Essential Functions
HR Operations & Total Rewards: Serve as subject matter expert and strategic partner for People Operations and Total Rewards. Lead stewardship of total rewards programs and external vendor partnerships. Administer AHS's benefits and compensation programs, ensuring competitive and equitable offerings. Execute payroll processes in collaboration with Finance, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Own HRIS administration and people data reporting best practices. Deliver day-to-day HR operations, including employee lifecycle processes, policy administration, and HRIS tools. Design and deliver AHS's compensation and benefits programs to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and alignment with organizational values. Serves as a key partner in supporting and reinforcing workplace safety practices that align with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. Partner with internal stakeholders and the People & Culture team to develop, optimize, and implement policies and internal procedures. Develop and maintain compensation structures, pay guidelines, and job architecture in partnership with leadership and the People & Culture team. Provide internal consultation and support to managers on compensation decisions and benefit education. Lead annual benefits renewal and open enrollment processes, vendor relationships, and compliance (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA) Leverage key performance metrics for actionable insights on talent activities and financial implications, giving visibility to organizational effectiveness and leadership guidance toward optimizing results. Serve as the subject matter expert for audits, recordkeeping, and employment practices. Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Leadership: Own People Operations and Total Rewards functions, leading successful day-to-day service delivery, driving best practices, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as subject matter expert resource to employees and leaders on policies, processes, and systems. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment on payroll, total rewards administration, and organizational initiatives. Serve as an organizational ambassador to all internal and external stakeholders, leading by example to embody and promote Animal Humane Society's mission, vision, values, brand, and standards. Engage in ongoing professional development, networking, and industry conferences to stay informed, connected, and at the forefront of emerging best practices. Communication and Organizational Culture: Communicate in a positive, professional, and constructive manner with all internal and external stakeholders. Foster open communication and collaboration, both within the People & Culture team and throughout AHS. Promote and model the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ensuring that Animal Humane Society is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff, volunteers, and community members. Communicate complex information in a clear, accessible manner to cross-functional stakeholders. Technology Infrastructure: Lead HRIS systems and employee data practices as system owner and subject matter expert. Optimize the systems, tools, and technology of people operations across the enterprise. Remain informed of advancements in Human Resources technology, best practices, industry trends, and anticipated developments to drive innovation and continuous improvement of people operations. Leverage automated, ongoing reporting on key performance indicators, with data-driven storytelling to convey clear, actionable insights and drive organizational action toward successful outcomes. Monitor AHS email and other messaging software. Other duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: Schedule and Attendance: Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours. May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events. Engage in mission-related activities as appropriate. Perform other duties as assigned to support the continued growth and success of the organization. Attend and participate in regular team meetings and 1:1 meetings with direct leader. Work Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to animal shelter environments. Potential exposure to animal-related conditions such as scratches, bites, odors, and noise. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and pests, such as fleas and ticks, in shelter settings.