Ascend Nonprofit Solutions - Director of Compensation & Benefits

Job Title: Director, Compensation and Benefits
Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President, Human Resources

The Director, Compensation and Benefits provides leadership and operational oversight for the
organization's payroll functions and benefit plans, ensuring high-quality employee experience and
consistent application of compensation and benefits policies, procedures, and best practices. This role is
responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of payroll
operations and benefit programs to ensure operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide leadership and oversight of payroll operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant
payroll processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and
reporting requirements.
• Partner with Finance on reconciliations, audits, internal controls, reporting and budgeting as
applicable.
• Oversee payroll systems, configurations, testing, upgrades, and integrations with HRIS and
timekeeping systems.
• Responsible for year-end payroll processes including audits, W-2s, regulatory filings, and reporting.
• Establish and maintain payroll Standard Operating Procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of payroll processes.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and implement policy and program updates as required.
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of all employee benefit programs including Medical,
Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, retirement plans, wellness programs, FSA/HSA, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage vendor relationships, broker partnerships, renewals, and Request for Proposal processes
(RFP).
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable federal, state, and local
regulations.
• Analyze benefits utilization and cost trends; recommend plan design improvements and cost containment strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the payroll and benefits staff.
• Build strong collaborative relationships across departments and Agencies.
• Lead Human Resources projects and initiatives related to payroll, benefits and HRIS
• Lead benefits communication, education, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 4-5 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience, including payroll and
benefits.
• Professional accreditation in Human Resources (SPHR/PHR/SHRM-SCP/SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in various HRIS products, Paycom preferred.
• Experience managing projects across multiple different departments and stakeholders.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and developing others.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws (ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC).
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, advanced knowledge of Excel and experience
with Teams, Zoom and other virtual meeting platforms.
• Advance communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with ability to work on multiple priorities both
independently and with a team.
• Ability to perform in both a strategic and tactical manner.
• Ability to manage complex and confidential situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with HIPPA, compensation and other
Human Resources matters.

Physical Requirements
• Prolonged sitting, computer use, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Local travel up to 10% may be required.
Work Environment
• Primarily office-based with hybrid flexibility.
• Regular attendance and punctuality required.
• Occasional after-hours work may be needed.

Disclaimer
This job description outlines general duties and responsibilities and is not an exhaustive list. Duties may be
modified as needed to meet organizational goals.

No calls, emails, or visits please. For immediate consideration, please formally apply online and provide a resume and cover letter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.

The Agency's policy is to provide equal opportunity in all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.