Total Rewards Manager

Salary | Full-Time

Posted February 22, 2024

Position Summary

Combine your career goals and enthusiasm for dance by joining our team at Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation in this newly created Total Rewards position. Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is pleased to offer a competitive total rewards package that includes flexible work arrangement, best-in-class health/welfare benefits, and a supportive work environment.

The Total Rewards Manager oversees Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation’s total rewards strategy, a coordinated effort driven by an effective and inclusive rewards package. The person in this role is responsible for managing benefits administration and directing and planning the day-to-day operations of our group benefits programs (group health, dental, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.), as well as managing the compensation function for Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, including developing and implementing new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures to align with the company's goals and competitive practices. The Total Rewards Manager will also ensure that company compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations. In addition, they will perform a variety of complex administrative and technical duties in support of recruitment and retention efforts.

The ideal candidate for this position will be customer-focused, have a positive attitude, possess exceptional communication skills, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Oversee benefits administration including directing and planning the day-to-day operations of our group benefits programs (group health, dental, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.).
Manage the compensation function for Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, including developing and implementing new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures to align with the organization’s goals and competitive practices.
Ensure that Ailey’s compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
Perform a variety of complex administrative and technical duties in support of recruitment and retention efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree plus 5-7 years’ experience, preferably in a theater or arts organization.
Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Proactive problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Ceridian, Concur, and other relevant databases required.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
A winning mindset, unbiased thought process, and can-do attitude.
Complete discretion and comfort with dealing with confidential matters.
Kindness and a commitment to Ailey.
Ability to pivot and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

$85,000 - $100,000

Benefits include health (including EAP services), dental insurance, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement plan, and commuter benefits.

The advertised pay rate is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.

How to Apply

Click on the apply link below and upload a file for each application requirement (accepted formats include .doc, .docx, or .pdf). Please include your name in the file names of each document. Only applicants who submit the following will be considered:

Resume
Cover letter detailing your interest in this position
Contact information for two professional references

Applications will not be considered without these items. No phone calls, please.

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NOTE: Due to the volume of submissions from job applicants, we are only able to follow up with candidates who we believe are a strong match to the requirements of the position as advertised. Thank you for your interest in working at Ailey.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

ABOUT AILEY

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation is a nonprofit organization comprised of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, and Ailey Extension.

The organization’s mission is to further the pioneering work of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader Alvin Ailey by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people.The Ailey organization uses the beauty and humanity of the African-American heritage and other cultures to inspire and unite people of all races, ages, and backgrounds.

Annually, nearly 500,000 people experience Ailey performances and programs. Designated “Cultural Ambassador to the World” by the U.S. Congress, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has 32 of the most talented dancers in the world and a diverse repertory that is unparalleled in modern dance. A typical year includes engagements in its home base of New York City with five weeks each winter at New York City Center, a North American tour that visits 20+ cities, and extensive international touring.

The multi-faceted Ailey organization also encompasses: Ailey II, a widely-touring second company that showcases "the next generation of dance"; The Ailey School, which provides world-class training to students ages 3-25; Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, which provide people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds with the opportunity to explore dance, build self-esteem, and develop life skills; and Ailey Extension, which offers dozens of “real classes for real people” each week at Ailey’s building in midtown Manhattan, The Joan Weill Center for Dance.