VP, Total Rewards & Benefits Strategy

YMCA of Metro Atlanta; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta seeks a strategic Vice President of Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, and rewards programs across the organization. You will design salary structures, incentive plans, and governance processes, aligning rewards with mission-driven goals and budget constraints.

You will manage a team of two, partner with senior leaders, and ensure compliance with FLSA, ERISA, ACA, IRS, and grant requirements while driving metrics for equity and retention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience developing and implementing compensation.
• 6+ years of direct people management experience.
• Proficiency with HCM systems (Workday preferred).
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong knowledge of HR disciplines, regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive total rewards strategy aligned with mission and talent strategy.
• Lead compensation programs, salary structures, and incentive plans.
• Monitor market trends, compliance, and benchmarking for pay practices.
• Oversee executive pay strategy, administration, and compliance with IRS and nonprofit standards.
• Collaborate with finance and HR to forecast compensation, benefits and rewards expenses.
• Build and maintain compensation and benefits training and analytics for hiring managers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Workday experience

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

Workday

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta seeks a strategic Vice President of Total Rewards to lead compensation, benefits, and rewards programs across the organization. You will design salary structures, incentive plans, and governance processes, aligning rewards with mission-driven goals and budget constraints.

You will manage a team of two, partner with senior leaders, and ensure compliance with FLSA, ERISA, ACA, IRS, and grant requirements while driving metrics for equity and retention.