Director, Total Rewards

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead payroll operations and administration to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Maintain oversight of the Company’s 401K plan including vendor assessment, negotiations, and regulatory matters
• Ensure accurate budgeting and recording of compensation related costs and review the recurring monthly compensation accounting entries posted by Corporate Accounting
• Maintain organized database of all aspects of compensation (history of salary, bonus, equity grants) and ensure accurate record-keeping (including all offer letters, grant documents)
• Execute annual and mid-year compensation processes in partnership with SVP, HR Strategy & Operations
• Ability to lead successful transition to new Total Rewards/HRIS system
• Direct all aspects of benefits strategy and administration, including health and wellness programs and retirement plans
• Manage the process to obtain, process, and communicate annual compensation (Cash/Equity) updates including valuation of equity awards
• Develop compensation budgets, forecast spend and build a process to ensure our annual and mid-year changes fall within budget and are aligned to business goals; Prepare and document thoughtful analysis to summarize variances against budgets and forecasts to aid in decision making
• Work closely with the HR department to ensure accurate budgeting and recording of compensation related costs and prepare the recurring monthly compensation accounting entries
• Oversee and execute pay equity analysis with outside vendors as needed
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements (e.g., ERISA, GDPR, WARN, TUPE)
• Partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to maximize the use of HRIS, analytics tools, and automation technologies
• Drive continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across HR, enabling greater transparency, consistency, and efficiency

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Seamlessly integrate into our existing payroll and benefits processes, with an intent to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance
• Employee engagement and customer service is at the forefront of our culture and must be modeled in this department
• Anticipate future trends and align programs with long-term organizational goals
• Collaboration is needed to build trust and alignment across teams and with employees
• Deliver scalable, compliant, and efficient HR solutions

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Experience with Union employee payroll is required; Experience with SEIU Local 32BJ, IUOE Local 94, and IUOE Local 30 preferred
• Extensive experience with HRIS/Payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Practical experience with financial analysis
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills
• Proficient in accounting systems (preferably Yardi Voyager)
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Executive compensation experience preferred
• CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification a strong asset
• Experience with process automation software such as Alteryx and/or Power BI highly preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience working in an organization with exposure to multiple departments, service line leaders and teams
• Minimum of 6 years of experience with payroll management and compensation
• Minimum of 6 years in a supervisory role
• Bachelors degree required; MBA is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• At ESRT, like our tenants, our employees come from everywhere. We foster a collaborative work environment that captures top talent and cultivates the best ideas. As a Great Place to Work® Certified employer, we are committed to maintaining our positive work culture where employees are engaged and can grow and develop. In addition, ESRT employees embody our Company Culture & Success Factors -
• Adaptable – you are a self-starter who’s able to quickly digest and execute new processes to work both collaboratively and independently
• Dynamic – you are solutions-oriented, aim to improve processes and implement efficiency, and offer insightful feedback to improve ESRT
• Dependable – you take a strong sense of ownership and accountability over your work
• Passionate – you keep up with industry trends and are excited about the potential to propel the industry forward with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude
• Curious – you consistently look for new ways to work smarter, not just harder
• Ethical – you treat others with respect, act with integrity in how you perform your work, and embrace our collaborative culture
• Positive – you possess a service-oriented attitude with excellent follow through

BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
• Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
• Paid parental leave
• Pre-tax transit accounts
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support

WELL-BEING

• Generous paid time off
• Flex remote work time
• Flex Summer Fridays
• Employee engagement programs
• Volunteer time off
• Continuing education
• Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
• Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
• Employee Discount Programs