Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home.By joining the American Red Cross you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to be part of the world's largest humanitarian network?Join us—Where your Career is a Force for Good!Job Description:WHY CHOOSE US?As one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. When you join our team, you have a direct impact on a meaningful mission, and you can help save lives every day. If you share our passion for helping people, join us in this excellent career opportunity. Work where your career is a force for good.We are committed to the diversity of our workforce and to delivering our programs and services in a culturally competent manner reflecting the communities we serve. Our work environment is collaborative, respectful, and inclusive with a focus on building allyship and a culture of belonging that empowers all team members. Come to learn, grow, and succeed while sharing your passion for making a difference.The Red Cross supports a variety of cultural and community resource groups for employees and volunteers. From the Ability Network, our Asian American & Pacific Islander Resource Group, Chaverim, our Jewish American Resource Group, VIDA- the Latino Resource Group, and Red Cross PRIDE, to the Umoja African American Resource Group, our Veterans+ Resource Group, and the Women’s Resource Group, these networks provide connections, mentoring and help give voice to important concerns and opinions.At the American Red Cross, your uniqueness can shine!WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:The Vice President, Total Rewards will be responsible for leading and directing the Total Rewards function to ensure the American Red Cross’s overall compensation, benefits and recognition programs are competitive with market practice, enabling the organization to attract, retain and motivate top talent consistent with the organization’s strategic objectives, culture, and mission. The Vice President, Total Rewards will be responsible for research, design, implementation, communication and administration of all Red Cross benefits, compensation, recognition and retention programs to serve over 17,000 employees enterprise-wide.The incumbent will collaborate across all areas of HR including Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, HR Operations, Organizational Effectiveness, Learning & Development, and Strategic Client Partnerships to create an engaging workplace to advance the strategic vision of our different mission lines of service. The Vice President, Total Rewards reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will be an essential member of the Human Resources Leadership Team (HRLT).The work location for this exciting opportunity is virtual. The selected candidate will work remotely (100% from home). The successful candidate should also be willing to travel to our National HQ's office in Washington, DC occasionally for meetings, etc. Travel to other Red Cross offices may be required as well.WHERE YOUR CAREER IS A FORCE FOR GOOD (Key Responsibilities): Develop, design, and implement new benefit, compensation, recognition, and retention programs, policies, and procedures to be responsive to Red Cross strategies and competitive practices to support organizational objectives. These programs will be market competitive, cost-effective, consistently administered and legally compliant across all business units. Review and assess the effectiveness of current benefit, compensation, recognition, and retention programs to ensure objectives are being met and recommend/implement changes as appropriate, such as opportunities to consolidate, eliminate and/or develop new or revised compensation policies and programs to support new and competitive market practices and trends. Partner closely, communicate proactively, and provide consulting expertise to the rest of the Human Resources team, regarding all Total Rewards matters, to maintain the organization's ability to attract, retain and motivate top talent. Proactively communicate programs to key stakeholders and employees in general to ensure employees understand and take advantage of the Red Cross’s Total Rewards Strategies. Build, lead, develop, and mentor a high performing and engaged team of 20 expert Total Rewards professional, including two direct reports, who work collaboratively across HR and the Red Cross to deliver excellent customer service and programs aligned with organizational objectives. Manage direct budget of $3m and an indirect budget of approximately $10m in vendor management; and a benefits portfolio of $250m benefit program spend. Monitor activities to stay within established Total Rewards budgets, working closely with Finance to forecast and monitor organizational operation’s budgets related to benefits, compensation, recognition, and retention programs. Interface with key external 3rd party vendors (e.g., health providers, insurance carriers, consultants, etc.) to ensure programs are cost-effective, legally compliant, and appropriately administered to give employees the best customer experience. Monitor performance, ensure deliverables are met, and resolve issues as appropriate. Responsible for recording keeping, compliance and ensuring data and reporting on all benefits, compensation, recognition and retention programs for proper governance and oversight including to executive management, oversight committees, the Board of Governors, auditors, and external government agencies. Interface with Board of Governors’ Compensation and Management Development Committee and its independent external compensation consultant on benefits and compensation matters. Improve communication/education on all Total Rewards matters, as well as streamline/automate administration. Drive process and continuous system improvements to ensure on-going service excellence and effective administration. Remain current on industry benefits, compensation, recognition, and retention practices and changing legal issues, assessing and communicating potential impact on the business, along with providing recommendations/solutions to address any concerns. Oversee market research/analysis to determine or support changes in current pay plans/programs to remain competitive in our markets and ensure internal consistency. Update and analyze data on at least an annual basis to ensure competitive market posture and ensure internal fairness and equity in administration. Stay abreast of legislative changes in benefits and compensation on a national, state, and local basis as needed. As a senior member of the HR leadership team, actively participates in and/or leads, various HR projects and initiatives serving as the HR executive liaison with c-suite executives, business unit presidents, and other key executive leaders within the business.Scope: people manager that interprets and administers policies, process, and procedures that may affect sections and subordinate units.Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. The American Red Cross does not sponsor employment visas.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (required/minimum qualifications): Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience leading and managing Compensation and Benefits departments in a large, complex organization. Demonstrated ability to successfully structure compensation and benefits packages and measure effectiveness. Experience creating road maps, crafting an effective narrative or business case for executive decision-making, and influencing and persuading senior leaders. Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to compensation and benefits offerings, company policies, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with key stakeholders (internal and external) to provide guidance and direction on various compensation or benefits best practices; and to create consensus, influence change, and move others toward a common goal across all levels of the organization. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Excellent analytical, quantitative, project management, problem solving and consultation skills. Experience in vendor management and demonstrated results-oriented project management experience required.WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (preferred qualifications): Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Professional and/or Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). Experience working with Labor Unions required, as well as in an organization with a broad range of employee populations (e.g., client/service facing, manufacturing, corporate, etc.) desired.
Combination of candidate’s education and general experience satisfies requirements so long as the total years equate to description’s minimum education and general experience years combined (Management experience cannot be substituted).
+PAY INFORMATION:The starting annual salary range for this position is $230K - $270K. We do not offer an annual bonus or incentive pay for this role.Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.BENEFITS FOR YOU:We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work, retirement, getting healthy and more. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance and learn. Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts PTO + Holidays 401K with up to 6% Match Paid Family Leave Employee Assistance Programs Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term Service Awards and RecognitionLI-EH1IND123Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference every day.The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners — the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance — launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce. American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS (https://www.americorps.gov/partner/partnerships/employers-national-service) partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday (https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/urgent-need-for-volunteers.html) to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here: Summary of Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf)