Director, Total Rewards

About Tides

Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization committed to advancing social justice. We work across the social sector to shift power to communities of color and other groups historically denied power.

Centering equity and justice in everything we do, we collaborate in deep partnership with movement leaders, nonprofits, donors, foundations, and corporations to amplify the impact of their work by providing services like fiscal sponsorship, donor advised funds, grant making, and a variety of innovative solutions. Learn more at tides.org.

About the Role 

The Director, Total Rewards, owns the design, implementation, and management of Tides Network and Tides Center benefits and rewards programs supporting over 1200 employees across the United States. The incumbent will work in partnership with the Talent Management team to inform the integrity of compensation, pay equity, and innovative and supportive recognition programs. 

As a member of the People Leadership Team, the Director leads employee well-being programming and initiatives including 403(b), medical, dental, vision, leave of absence, health and flexible spending accounts, along with additional ancillary benefits. The Director facilitates people-centered interactions with all stakeholders demonstrating a high degree of empathy and commitment to Tides’ values and JEDI principles in each interaction. The incumbent ensures the Total Rewards strategy is in alignment with Tides strategic and operating plans, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. 

The Director, Total Rewards reports directly to the Senior Director, People Operations and HRIS and leads a team currently comprised of two Benefits Specialists. This leader thrives on continuous improvement within highly dynamic environments and possesses exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills.   

What you will Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team of motivated and impactful professionals committed to Tides mission, vision, and values while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. 
• Partner with our Benefits Broker to conduct benefit market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in total rewards. 
• Apply thorough knowledge of 403b regulations along with analytical, critical thinking, statistical and problem-solving skills and the ability to report various analytics and compliance as needed.  
• Take ownership of the Tides Retirement committee by working with our retirement plan administrator, co-fiduciary, and consultants to facilitate meetings for continuous improvements within our plans. 
• Develop and execute an innovative, strategic, and progressive benefits strategies rooted in a whole-person approach to personal and professional well-being.  
• In partnership with the Senior Compensation Analyst, build a comprehensive total rewards strategy that motivates, retains, and recognizes Tides Network employees.
• Nurture relationships with operational partners including employee resource groups, executive team members, and people leaders.  
• Work with ADP to ensure all practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and oversee the preparation of required regulatory reports and filings. 
• Partner closely with Finance to ensure effective decision making and finances are in place for all total rewards programming.  
• Inform and maintain the total rewards philosophy and establish policies, practices, and procedures to ensure appropriate application and understanding.  
• Ensure all total rewards are aligned with organization values and remote first environment with employees across a multi-state landscape along with ensuring benefit plans are cost effective, competitive, and aligned with employee needs. 
• Lead and communicate annual open enrollment design, implementation, successful roll out and lead vendor engagement/relationship management.  
• Design and implement a full suite of benefits for Tidesters and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Partner with our Benefits Broker and our benefit partners to foster routine lines of communication, reporting, and customer triage. 
• Partner with our payroll department to ensure employees are set up correctly with their elected benefits as well as provide reports for employee leave of absence compensation.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee partnerships with our benefit vendors. 

What you will Bring

• Lead by example and steward commitment to Tides’ mission, impact goal, and JEDI principles.  
• Create effective education and communication strategies to maximize the value of our Total Rewards offerings. 
• Designable to design, document, and roll out benefit policies and procedures as well as desktop instructions for accomplishing work. 
• Utilize data-driven insights to support the People Team and Leadership in making informed benefits decisions. Demonstrate commitment to social justice and leading justice and equity-focused issue areas. 
• Possess strong financial and business acumen and the ability to understand the short and long-term financial impact of total rewards practices.  
• Bring strong change management skills and the ability to steward equitable and sustainable change. 
• Bring a track record of demonstrating trauma informed and emotional intelligent solutions 
• Demonstrate expertise in total rewards strategies including benefits management that drive well-being.  
• Bring experience developing successful Total Rewards strategies for both for and non-profit companies preferred.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and financial acumen. 
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional relationship-building skills. 
• Demonstrate strong operational background with the ability to manage complex projects. 
• Lead with a growth mindset and focus on continuous improvement. 
• Bring a proven track record of strategic leadership and successful implementation of total rewards programs, with strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ERISA, COBRA). 

Ideal Experience 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in a complex organization, with 5+ years leading benefits strategy. Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of related work experience can be substituted for a college degree. Academic credentials will not take the place of robust and relevant leadership experience. 
• Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM or HRCI) and/or benefits (e.g., CEBS), preferred.  
• Experience planning, designing, developing, testing, and deploying benefit plans within benefits module. Experience with ADP Workforce Now, preferred.  
• Leadership experience in a union-represented environment preferred. 

Compensation

Tides is committed to providing a competitive compensation package. We value pay equity and account for factors such as your location within the U.S., your skills and your relevant experience, and we will not ask for your salary history.

Your starting salary will fall into one of three ranges:

● $132,600 - $165,800 (Most of the United States)

● $144,700 - $180,900 (Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. metro areas)

● $159,200 - $199,000 (New York City & San Francisco metro areas)

Please note, these metro areas are examples and not a complete list. Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and confirm your placement within this structure with you at the beginning of the interview process.

Application Instructions 

Please submit your application by Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:59pm ET. For this role, we ask that you please include a brief cover letter that helps us to understand how your background aligns to this opportunity & your motivation to join us at Tides. 

Life at Tides

Working at Tides connects you with world-class teammates, enduring relationships, and an inspired sense of purpose - while our employee benefits support our team’s talent and well-being. Our hybrid work model supports staff who are based across the United States, in addition to maintaining our offices in New York & San Francisco.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified jobseekers. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Where required by state law, we utilize E-Verify as a part of our employment authorization process.

Applicants with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodations will be made so that all who are interested may participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.