NPR

Director, Total Rewards

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$167k-$185kDetected 8 days ago

NegotiationAuditingHRISCompensationLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingInternal Audit

About the role

A thriving, mission-driven multimedia organization, NPR produces award-winning news, information, and music programming in partnership with hundreds of independent public radio stations across the nation.
The NPR audience values information, creativity, curiosity, and social responsibility - and our employees do too.
We are innovators and leaders in diverse fields, from journalism and digital media to IT and development.

collaborate directly on system configuration, eligibility rules, and code setup to identify inaccuracies and improve data controls.

Advanced HRIS Expertise: Proven experience managing, configuring, or optimizing enterprise-grade HRIS platforms, with specific, advanced expertise utilizing UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) modules
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.

Industry Certifications: Active professional designations such as CCP or CMS, SPHR or SHRM-CP or CEBS preferred
Key Competencies
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
High degree of accountability, ownership, and follow-through
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience
The employee will be required to be in the Washington, D.C. office at least 2 days a week.
The employee must also reside in Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Virginia.
Active professional designations such as CCP or CMS, SPHR or SHRM-CP or CEBS preferred

Compensation Framework & Analytics: Develop and drive a unified compensation strategy aligned with broader HR objectives, utilizing robust data-driven analytics and modeling to evaluate market conditions, manage pay equity frameworks, and guide evidence-based salary decisions.
Annual Cycles & Budget Ownership: Direct the annual compensation planning process and own overall fiscal responsibilities for total rewards budgets, partnering closely with Finance to manage compensation and benefits resources cost-effectively.
Project Execution & Communications: Personally lead complex compensation and benefits projects from initial concept through design, modeling, and successful organization-wide implementation.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and governance related to compensation and benefits programs
Total Rewards Compliance Leadership: Lead benefits and compensation compliance activities across the organization, ensuring compliance with any relevant federal, state, and local laws, including total reward regulations (e.g., ACA, Form 5500, and ERISA reporting).
People Management: Direct, mentor, and coach the internal benefits and compensation team, establishing a culture of accountability, high accuracy, professional growth, and proactive customer service.

Provide strategic direction and oversight for all of the organization's comprehensive benefits offerings, leave programs, and retirement plans, ensuring compliance testing, plan document accuracy, and successful audits.
NPR provides comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents.
Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR's benefits options.
include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being.
Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.

We are committed to doing the right thing in our journalism and in every role at NPR.

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