Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently advises on and manages more than $400 million in annual giving by individuals, families, corporations and major foundations. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors accelerates philanthropy in pursuit of a just world.
Continuing the Rockefeller family’s legacy of thoughtful, effective philanthropy, RPA remains at the forefront of philanthropic growth and innovation, with a diverse team led by experienced grantmakers with significant depth of knowledge across the spectrum of issue areas. Founded in 2002, RPA has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic service organizations and, as a whole, has facilitated more than $3 billion in grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. RPA serves as a fiscal sponsor for more than 120+ projects, providing governance, management and operational infrastructure to support their charitable purposes. For more information, please go to www.rockpa.org.
The Senior Director of Total Rewards and HRISis a strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing and managing comprehensive global compensation, benefits, and HR information systems (HRIS) with a strong focus on compliance, governance, service excellence, and client experience. The ideal candidate brings a proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster strong team dynamics. This leader brings a best practice and fit-for-purpose approach to align total rewards strategies with organizational objectives, drives operational excellence in HR technology, and ensures RPA has equitable and competitive reward practices that position the organization as an employer of choice. As a senior leader within HR, this role partners closely with senior leadership, Finance, People Partners and internal HR teams, our Global PEO and other external vendors to deliver global solutions that attract, retain and engage top talent.
Leadership and Direction for Center of Excellence
Lead the development and implementation of the strategy for HR Solutions across a portfolio that includes, but is not limited to, Compensation, Benefits, HR Technology, and Data Analytics.
Coach the team to understand the alignment of this functional area with the wider HR strategy and RPA’s mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve organizational goals.
Compensation and Benefits Strategy, and Execution
Partner with our US broker and our global Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to lead the strategy and delivery of all employee benefit programs (US and Global), ensuring the needs of internal and external stakeholders are met, compliance with legal requirements and alignment with RPA’s Mission, Core Values, and DEI Commitment.
Design and manage annual HR Solutions reviews, specifying and communicating review objectives, process, timing, criteria and financial parameters; monitor and report on outcomes, initiating remedial actions where appropriate.
Lead the end-to-end 401(k) audit process, ensuring timely, accurate submissions and full alignment with regulatory requirements. As an active member of the 401(k) Committee, this leader will bring operational discipline to strengthen and drive excellence in plan administration and the Center of Excellence.
HR Information Systems (HRIS) Strategy and Effectiveness
Lead the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of HRIS (Workday) to ensure it meets organizational needs across key functions, including human capital management, payroll and absence, benefits, talent optimization and more.
Lead efforts to maximize return on investment for HRIS by identifying opportunities to expand functionality, enhance user experience, and explore ways Workday can support revenue-generating activities and better serve internal stakeholders, including fiscally sponsored projects.
Policy Development & Implementation
Evaluate and modify existing programs, policies, and procedures; develop and implement new policies, and procedures where needed.
External Consultant or Contractor Engagement
Complexity and Problem-solving
Anticipate, identify, escalate and autonomously resolve whenever possible a range complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, while ensuring integration with wider functional and organizational strategy.
Use expertise to act as the organizational authority on managing projects and/or programs within the HR Solutions function including prioritizing components of a project, program, or portfolio work in context with risks, activities, stakeholders, etc. across the life of the project.
Use expertise to act as the organizational authority in HR Solutions on developing, monitoring, interpreting, and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies, objectives and Core Principles.
Use comprehensive knowledge and skills to work independently while providing guidance and training to others on developing, monitoring, interpreting, and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
Supervisory Responsibility
Responsible for all decisions related to the management of the HR Solutions team regarding personnel actions, acquisitions, and utilization of resources, procedures, and control systems and direct leadership for the following: HR Information Systems (HRIS), Analytics, and Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits).
This position is responsible for the development of HR Solutions budgets for all current engagements and new proposals, contracts, subcontracts, and service agreements. Closely monitors adherence to budget and adjusts accordingly, both internally and with the client.
Key Qualifications and Experiences
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; master's degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience .
The individual in the role must demonstrate a commitment to RPA’s Values:
Compensation & Benefits
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
The salary range is one component of the total compensation package for employees.
Pay Range: $ 197,000 - $216,000 salary per year.
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed as received. In order to be considered, all applications must include a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume. The position will remain open until filled.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors celebrates the uniqueness of our staff, our partners, and the communities we serve. We are committed to inclusion with the goal of cultivating a culture of belonging and acceptance. We strive to embed this value in our philanthropic work to advance a more just, equitable and sustainable world.
RPA is an equal opportunity employer.
