YMCA of the USA
Association Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits
YMCA of the USA, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Association Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits
Join the YMCA of Greater Charlotte as our next Association Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits! Under the general supervision of the Chief People and Culture Officer and in line with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Director will oversee all payroll and HR administrative actions, payroll and benefits processes, and initiatives. The role provides strategic leadership for total rewards programs, builds data‑driven insights, and ensures competitive, equitable, and sustainable compensation and benefits offerings while leveraging people analytics to drive decision‑making across talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Essential Functions
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPCO on total rewards and workforce insights. Supervise Payroll Manager, HR Generalist, and Benefits Manager. Lead and develop a high‑performing team across compensation, benefits, and operations. Prepare department budget. Ensure compliance with legal requirements. Collaborate on compensation solutions, job evaluations, benchmarking, and incentive programs with senior leaders and recruiting partners. Recommend and develop compensation programs by studying employee needs, regulations, and industry trends. Prepare and evaluate job descriptions, classifications, and resolve salary needs. Develop communication strategy for compensation, benefits, and total rewards to attract and retain talent. Lead benefits‑related RFPs, vendor negotiations, and ensure operational and financial objectives are met. Manage tools for employee benefits selection and annual assessments of benefit offerings. Maintain HRIS and payroll systems, update policies, and provide HR analytics and reporting for organizational compliance. Oversee leave management programs to ensure compliance, consistency, and support for employee well‑being while balancing organizational needs. Build and lead the organization’s people analytics function, providing insights that drive workforce planning, engagement, retention, and productivity. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, human resources or another degree with equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience managing HR Operations including compensation, benefits, payroll, taxes, policy, and compliance. High level of customer service skills and expertise. Demonstrated success working with multiple levels of leaders and exercising a high level of influence. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to educate, motivate, and lead others. All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s in Business Administration, Finance or Human Resources. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Sr. Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or higher. Experience and proficiency with HRIS. Competencies
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Human Resources Industry
Non‑profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of the USA by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Join the YMCA of Greater Charlotte as our next Association Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits! Under the general supervision of the Chief People and Culture Officer and in line with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Director will oversee all payroll and HR administrative actions, payroll and benefits processes, and initiatives. The role provides strategic leadership for total rewards programs, builds data‑driven insights, and ensures competitive, equitable, and sustainable compensation and benefits offerings while leveraging people analytics to drive decision‑making across talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness. Essential Functions
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CPCO on total rewards and workforce insights. Supervise Payroll Manager, HR Generalist, and Benefits Manager. Lead and develop a high‑performing team across compensation, benefits, and operations. Prepare department budget. Ensure compliance with legal requirements. Collaborate on compensation solutions, job evaluations, benchmarking, and incentive programs with senior leaders and recruiting partners. Recommend and develop compensation programs by studying employee needs, regulations, and industry trends. Prepare and evaluate job descriptions, classifications, and resolve salary needs. Develop communication strategy for compensation, benefits, and total rewards to attract and retain talent. Lead benefits‑related RFPs, vendor negotiations, and ensure operational and financial objectives are met. Manage tools for employee benefits selection and annual assessments of benefit offerings. Maintain HRIS and payroll systems, update policies, and provide HR analytics and reporting for organizational compliance. Oversee leave management programs to ensure compliance, consistency, and support for employee well‑being while balancing organizational needs. Build and lead the organization’s people analytics function, providing insights that drive workforce planning, engagement, retention, and productivity. Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by leadership. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, human resources or another degree with equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience managing HR Operations including compensation, benefits, payroll, taxes, policy, and compliance. High level of customer service skills and expertise. Demonstrated success working with multiple levels of leaders and exercising a high level of influence. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Ability to educate, motivate, and lead others. All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s in Business Administration, Finance or Human Resources. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Sr. Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or higher. Experience and proficiency with HRIS. Competencies
Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Human Resources Industry
Non‑profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of the USA by 2x.
#J-18808-Ljbffr