Chief Rewards Officer

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Help at Home Full time

Help at Home stands as the foremost national provider of in-home personal care services, dedicated to empowering individuals to maintain their independence and dignity within their own homes. Our organization supports 66,000 clients each month, backed by a team of 53,000 dedicated caregivers across 12 states. We seek individuals who are passionate about making a difference, willing to listen, and eager to drive meaningful change. Every position at Help at Home plays a crucial role in enhancing the support we provide to our caregivers and clients. If you are a leader driven by integrity and passion, and are interested in joining a rapidly expanding, industry-leading team, Help at Home could be the right place for you.

Position Overview:

In the role of Vice President of Total Rewards, you will be tasked with the strategic design and implementation of compensation, benefits, and recognition initiatives, alongside managing HRIS. Your responsibilities will include providing strategic guidance that advances our compensation, equity, and benefits offerings, all while ensuring alignment with Help at Home's core values. As a vital member of the HR Leadership team, you will collaborate closely with senior executives to develop and oversee competitive reward programs at scale. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this position offers an exciting opportunity for a leader in compensation and benefits who excels in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

This position is remote with occasional travel required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Articulate and disseminate Help at Home's Total Rewards philosophy to support both immediate objectives and long-term business goals.
  • Design and implement the strategic framework for the company’s compensation, equity, and benefits programs to achieve desired business outcomes, reinforce organizational values, and enhance employee experience.
  • Oversee all compensation and equity initiatives, including job architecture strategy, salary benchmarking, comprehensive compensation analysis, and updates to the compensation structure for all roles.
  • Ensure that Help at Home's benefits offerings evolve to meet the diverse needs of our workforce while maintaining compliance with all legal standards.
  • Collaborate with key HR Leadership Team members to leverage insights on market conditions and competitive talent landscapes, ensuring fairness and compliance in pay practices and policies.
  • Manage HRIS, including overseeing the implementation of Workday.
  • Lead the ongoing development of variable compensation structures through robust incentive plans that align business and individual goals.
  • Maintain relationships and manage projects with external partners, consultants, and vendors related to Total Rewards.
  • Ensure that Help at Home's compensation and benefits practices promote our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion objectives through innovative approaches throughout the Total Rewards cycle.
  • Develop and sustain effective communication strategies to enhance employee awareness and understanding of compensation and benefits programs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Compensation and Total Rewards capacity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and managing comprehensive Total Rewards programs within large organizations with diverse employee populations.

Essential Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of compensation and benefits administration, job evaluation, and salary structure design.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at the executive level.
  • Extensive experience in team management and leading large-scale projects.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), particularly those related to compensation tools and benefits administration, preferably Workday.
  • Ability to assess and recommend new tools, implementing impactful improvements efficiently.
  • Excellent collaborative skills, with a proactive communication style and the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
  • A strategic and analytical mindset, coupled with a commitment to serving the organization and its people.
  • A culture ambassador who recognizes the significance of a robust compensation and benefits program in supporting long-term business strategy and organizational morale.
  • Strong business acumen, including proficiency in MS Excel and the ability to create presentations for executives, committees, and boards.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to make independent, informed decisions.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Monthly or quarterly travel may be required, depending on business needs.

The above statements are intended to convey the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Help At Home is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. All applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.



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