Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer, the Senior Vice President, Total Rewards will be responsible for in partnership and alignment with Thresholds leadership, leading the strategy, design, development, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs (Compensation, Benefits and HRIS) that will attract, motivate, and retain high performing talent. The Senior Vice President, Total Rewards, will ensure quality, service delivery and compliance with Thresholds' policies, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Total Rewards Programs:
- Develops compensation and benefits strategies, structures, administration, policies and practices which deliver results.
- Manages compliance, reporting and fiduciary activities related to compensation and benefits.
- Provides direction and coaching to direct reports and management towards appropriate resolution of compensation and benefit issues.
- Oversees compensation and benefits administration, process management and development of wellness initiatives.
- Oversees benefits billing, reconciliation and audit activities.
- Leads the relationship with benefit providers.
- Identifies and delivers innovative and creative programs to foster recognition.
Strategic Leadership:
- Assists in the preparation of departmental budget, strategic plan and department performance goals.
- Provides strategic direction on best practices and processes.
- Champions the development and implementation of methods to improve employee engagement and recognition.
- Manages long-term projects to improve functional capabilities, such as systems and process improvements, cross-training and coaching of team members.
HRIS Operations
- Oversees the implementation and enhancements of HRIS systems.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting to ensure that agency policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
- Oversees the management of electronic data systems to ensure data integrity, accurate reporting and efficient management of employee records.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Directs and supervises a team of compensation, benefits and HRIS professionals. Fosters a culture of learning and development. Mentors and supports individual growth through continuous feedback.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 7-10+ years of technical experience in benefits, compensation, HRIS and other reward programs.
- Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive benefits and compensation with a strong operational focus.
Skills:
- PHR, SPHR, CEBS and/or CCP certification a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with senior leadership presentations.
- Strong analytical, project management and critical thinking skills are essential. Agility is key.
- Knowledgeable of legislation impacting compensation and benefits programs.
- Strong technical skills, knowledge of HRIS and various software applications is essential. Expertise in MS Office including intermediate/expert level in Excel applications. Experience with UltiPro a plus.
What Sets Thresholds Apart:
- Competitive pay – Salary Range: $150,000.00 - 175,000.00 annually
- Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
- Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 3 medical insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
- Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to fostering an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more.
One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 7-10+ years technical experience in benefits, compensation, HRIS and total rewards programs
- Minimum seven (7) years of progressive benefits and compensation experience with strong operational focus
- Supervisory experience directing a team of compensation, benefits and HRIS professionals
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of HRIS and various software applications
- Expertise in Microsoft Office, including intermediate/expert level in Excel
- Knowledge of legislation impacting compensation and benefits programs and compliance/reporting requirements
- Strong analytical, project management and critical thinking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
- Master's degree
- PHR, SPHR, CEBS and/or CCP certification
- Experience with UltiPro
What We Do
Established in 1959, Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois each year. Through care, employment, advocacy, and housing, Thresholds assists and inspires people with mental illnesses to reclaim their lives. Thresholds is one of the oldest and largest providers of recovery services for persons with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois. We offer 30 innovative programs at more than 75 locations throughout Chicago, the adjacent suburbs, and four surrounding counties. Services include assertive outreach, case management, housing, employment, education, psychiatry, primary care, substance use treatment, and research. Thresholds’ staff meets people where they are – out in the community. Offering services in a community-based setting makes them more accessible and effective and lessens the social exclusion that is often present in the lives of persons living with mental illnesses and substance use conditions. This allows our staff and clients to work on skills, clinical interventions, and recovery that allows them to live independent lives in their own neighborhoods Our clients are all unique – coming from vastly different backgrounds and arriving with different needs, talents, and hopes. Each client works with our staff to set their own specific short-term goals and objectives, based on their needs, desires, and level of self-sufficiency. Recovery from mental illnesses and substance use is possible. Recovery is a process of finding and living a satisfying and meaningful life, as one defines it for oneself. We assist our clients as they work to reclaim a positive sense of self, and discover their own potential, gifts, and skills.
Why Work With Us
Thresholds employees are real-life super-heroes. Each staff member contributes to providing life-saving mental health services with heart and an unparalleled focus on recovery through innovative, evidence-based practices.
