Association Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits

Weststarky; Bedford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits. This role involves overseeing payroll and human resources actions and providing leadership in compensation and benefits strategies. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of HR experience, with strong customer service skills and the ability to influence leadership. A Master’s degree and HRIS proficiency are preferred. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape organizational effectiveness and workforce outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing HR Operations including compensation and benefits.
• Ability to educate, motivate, and lead others.
• High level of customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee payroll and HR administrative actions and processes.
• Provide strategic leadership for total rewards programs.
• Ensure competitive and equitable compensation offerings.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership influence

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, or human resources

Master’s in Business Administration or Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Chief People and Culture Officer and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Association Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits is responsible for directing and overseeing all day-to-day payroll and human resources administrative actions and processes, payroll and benefits processes and initiatives for YMCA of Greater Charlotte. In addition, the Senior Director of Compensation & Benefits provides strategic leadership and direction for the organization’s total rewards programs while building and advancing data-driven insights that shape workforce and business outcomes. This role ensures competitive, equitable, and sustainable compensation and benefits offerings while leveraging people analytics to drive informed decision-making across talent, culture, and organizational effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, human resources or other degree with equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing HR Operations including compensation, benefits, payroll, taxes, policy, compliance.
• High level of customer service skills and expertise.
• Demonstrated success working with multiple levels of leaders and exercising a high level of influence.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to educate, motivate, and lead others.
• All YMCA team members are expected to maintain a current and active status for all safety, risk, and programming certifications defined by the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s in Business Administration, Finance or Human Resources.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Sr. Professional Human Resources (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or higher.
• Experience and proficiency with HRIS.