ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for:

Assistant Director of Compensation and Benefits

Earn $80,000 - $90,000/annually

Location: New York City

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have offices in 10 cities and serve over 10,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

About the Program and Position:

Cayuga Center’s Human Resources Department has multiple staff, including Recruiters, Benefits Administrators, Specialists, Generalists, and Assistants based in New York City or Auburn, NY.

Cayuga Centers seeks a dedicated individual for the Assistant Director of Compensation and Benefits role. The Assistant Director, in partnership with the Deputy for Human Resources, leads the implementation of benefits and compensation structure for Cayuga Centers and its staff, ensuring it is competitive and equitable to attract top talent. The Assistant Director will supervise the Benefits and Compensations Specialist to research and identify appropriate salaries, health, dental, vision, staff recognition/rewards, retirement benefits, and more for the employees of Cayuga Centers. This position will work directly with the Deputy for Human Resources and the HR team to incorporate these updates for all current and new staff throughout the agency.

How you get to use your skills…

• In collaboration with the Deputy for Human Resources, manage the participation in salary surveys and monitor salary survey data to ensure employee pay and benefits are within program budgets and that they are equitable and align with the mission of Cayuga Centers.

• Manage and conduct annual job evaluations, benchmark analysis, and provide compensation recommendations that are internally equitable, externally competitive, and fiscally responsible.

• Review job description templates and ensure they accurately reflect the requirements of exempt and nonexempt classifications, aligning with salary banding and program needs

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and recommend changes that are cost-effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives.

• Working with the Deputy for Human Resources, manages the development, implementation, and administration of the compensation philosophy, ensuring compensation aligns with job descriptions in each job category throughout the agency attracting talented employees to the organization.

• Mentor and supervise compensation and Benefits Specialists to ensure the team meets HR objectives and initiatives aligned with the organizational mission.

• In collaboration with the Deputy of Human Resources design creative solutions to specific compensation-related programs and incentive benefit plans including bonus pay and annual cost of living increases.

• Monitor industry trends and legislative changes to ensure compliance and maintain a competitive benefit package.

• Recommend ongoing enhancements to the benefits offered to meet the evolving needs of our workforce.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local compensation laws and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Establish a regular and significant presence across Cayuga Centers’ offices, in-person and/or via electronic communications. Hybrid work schedules will be limited. Travel regularly to assigned programs.
Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, Human resources, Finance or a related field and with six years of progressively responsible experience in employee compensation

• At least five (5) years of experience managing subordinates and analyzing compensation structures for nonprofit organizations

• Highly skilled in MS Office, Google Suite and working knowledge of web-based HRIS or equivalent systems is required

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and ability to work in a flexible team context

• Experience providing Human Resources support for not-for-profit agencies - preferred

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred

• Ability to travel to all agency locations as required

• Valid NYS Driver’s License - preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Word processing: Including responding to e-mails, composing letters, completing computerized documentation, transcribing minutes for meetings, etc.

• This involves sitting at a computer for a minimum of 5 hours and could be up to 7 hours a day depending on program needs

• Lifting of Agency file books - weighing approximately 6-8 lbs. each - 5-inch binders

• Completing paperwork -Such as copying, stapling

• Answering phones, processing mail, filing, lifting packages

• Walking up/down stairs

• Visiting program units and areas

Schedule: Exempt

• Regular hours entail 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

• Must be flexible to meet program needs

Why Cayuga Centers?

• Certified Great Place to Work ®

• Workplace Wellness Award Finalist

• Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited

• Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions

• Committed to employee professional development and advancement

• We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities

• Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect

• Large and growing national footprint

• 160 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year

• 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts

• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits

• 401(k) match up to 6 %

• Corporate Discounts Program

• Sick Leave Pool

• Identity Protection