Total Rewards Director

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Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
New York, NY, USA
Full-time

Human Resources’ vision is to be valued as experts who develop leading people-solutions, foster a values-driven culture, and are sought out as strategic partners and we are committed to nurturing a work environment where our people thrive and work together to achieve our mission.  This role will design, develop and implement a total rewards strategy which supports our national talent attraction, retention and engagement. The incumbent will be responsible for compensation, employee health, welfare, wellness and retirement programs of the organization. This position will be based in the New York Office.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Develop short- and long-range objectives for a Total Rewards strategy and ensure success through analysis and insights of programs, staff, and market trends.
  • Ensure that compensation programs are aligned with the overall organizational goals and objectives, directly manage the design, implementation and administration of compensation programs including job evaluation, salary structure development and administration, and recognition programs.
  • Develop and manage annual compensation programs, including salary and merit increases, equity and benchmarking reviews, and promotions.
  • Collaborate with and provide advice to other members of the HR team and relevant clients to develop and execute local compensation solutions to meet the needs of daily operations. Advise on pay decisions, policy and guideline interpretations, and job evaluations;
  • Develop total rewards budget during annual process and maintain throughout the year, including
  • Evaluate, level, and determine the market value for new and existing jobs
  • Conduct ad hoc compensation analyses and projects as well as compensation benchmark assessments; actively seek market intelligence and industry-specific data to make informed decisions.
  • Participate in external salary surveys, including salary survey submission and analysis of data.
  • Develop compensation proposals for newly promoted and newly hired employees (both executive and non-executive).
  • Work with Benefits Manager to ensure all integrated total rewards programs (compensation and benefits) meet the needs of the employees and are aligned with the market.
  • Develop and coordinate management, reporting and metrics of all total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits and retirement plans to present a holistic view for Board and senior leadership.
  • Work with the Benefits Manager and external broker on annual renewal negotiations and present proposed changes and costs in a total rewards framework.
  • Develop communication strategies to ensure awareness of relevant and updated total rewards programs and policies to all levels, including Board, Executive Team, senior leadership, and all staff.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree required (Human Resources, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or Business), advanced degree preferred. HR or Compensation certification, e.g., SHRM-CP or CCP is a plus.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 10+ years of management experience in compensation and benefits.
  • Progressive leadership and management experience in Total Rewards design, full life-cycle compensation planning and execution, benefits review, design and implementation, budget and merit planning, salary survey management and selection, and partnering across all levels of the organization.
  • Compensation experience with an understanding of geographic nuance in market data and philosophical differences.
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and organization skills.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently, as required.
  • Innovative, creative thinker.
  • Proficient with analyzing financial data and developing reports.
  • Strong Excel skills or other statistical modeling tools, knowledge of financial modeling is preferred.
  • Exceptional verbal and written presentation skills, including ability to prepare materials for audiences at all levels of the organization.
How to Apply: 

https://careers-nrdc.icims.com/jobs/4210/total-rewards-director/job

Job Function: 
Human Resources & Recruiting

Organization Info

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.

Overview
Headquarters: 
New York, NY, United States
Website: 
nrdc.org
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1970
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Legal Services / Justice System
Mission: 

The Natural Resources Defense Council's purpose is to safeguard the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.

We work to restore the integrity of the elements that sustain life -- air, land and water -- and to defend endangered natural places.

We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment.

We strive to protect nature in ways that advance the long-term welfare of present and future generations.

We work to foster the fundamental right of all people to have a voice in decisions that affect their environment. We seek to break down the pattern of disproportionate environmental burdens borne by people of color and others who face social or economic inequities. Ultimately, NRDC strives to help create a new way of life for humankind, one that can be sustained indefinitely without fouling or depleting the resources that support all life on Earth.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 2 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 2 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
industry: 
Nonprofit