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Director of Compensation, Benefits and HRIS

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Michigan $150,000-$200,000
Office/Support Staff Full Time

Job Details

JOB PURPOSE: As a member of the Talent and Human Resources (THR) leadership team, the Director of Compensation, Benefits and HRIS is responsible for leading and implementing talent infrastructure and technology solutions to align with talent strategy. Design, implement, and manage the foundation’s total rewards value proposition, including but not limited to compensation strategies, employee and retiree benefits plans, employment policies, insurance programs, and wellness initiatives. Lead the design and implementation of HRIS platforms in support of THR functions. Partner across the foundation to build a talent infrastructure that is technology-enabled, data-informed by embedding predictive analytics, AI tools, and real-time dashboards into compensation and benefits strategy, while streamlining HR operations for greater transparency, scalability, and user experience. Through the lens of our DNA, partner with leadership to set priorities, innovate and leverage best-in-class, future-ready talent practices that are aligned with the desired culture in order to deliver on WKKF’s strategic plan and organizational ends.

  

SALARY INFORMATION: The director of compensation, benefits and HRIS salary range is $176,000-$220,000. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

 

THR LEADS: Sarah Smith/Carlos Lopez/Susana Cervantes

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to assigned area plus a minimum of eight years related work experience in field relevant to assigned responsibilities, with strong networks and contacts and a minimum of five years of leadership experience required. Advanced degree preferred.       
  2. Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency also highly desirable.
  3. SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and certified compensation professional credentials preferred.
  4. Foundation or nonprofit experience preferred.
  5. Experience leading data-driven compensation or benefits initiatives, including use of analytics, HR dashboards, and workforce planning platforms.
  6. Demonstrated ability to manage technology-enabled processes and partner on the implementation of enterprise HRIS or digital tools (e.g. SAP Success Factors or equivalent).

 

For a copy of the job descriptions (internal and external), see here.

 

SALARY INFORMATION: The director of compensation, benefits and HRIS salary range is $176,000-$220,000. Actual starting salary of candidate will be commensurate with years, breadth, and depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until finalist candidates have been identified.

 

APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS PROCESS: We are partnering with Koya to assist with this search. Please submit all nominations, inquiries, and/or application materials, including a letter of application, resume, and a list of references in confidence to Koya at the following LINK.

 

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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