[2025-2026] KIPP NYC Associate Director, Total Rewards

Key ResponsibilitiesTotal RewardsLead the employee education on medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness programs during open enrollment, new hire enrollment, and life event changesDesign and manage leave management policies, serve as the go-to expert for employees and managers regarding leave protocols, eligibility, documentation requirements, and overall processServe as the primary liaison between employees and benefit vendors, providing guidance and resources to empower our employees in their decision makingWork closely with third-party leave administrators to facilitate accurate and timely processing.Oversee compliance with COBRA, FMLA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other regulations while providing employees with necessary compliance-related informationPartner with Finance to oversee 403(b) plan administration, including audits, 5500 filings, and compliance requirementsCompensationBecome the regional subject matter expert on our KIPP NYC salary structures, pay bands, and job leveling frameworks to provide transparent communicationSupport market benchmarking and pay equity analyses, with data-driven insights and organizational audits to support the People Team leadership in compensation decisionsEducate employees on FLSA, pay equity laws, and local & state wage regulations by providing internal and external resourcesPeople OperationsMaintain high-quality data integrity of employee records, regular reporting, and compliance documentation for all benefits and compensationPartner with the Senior Director, People Operations to create innovative strategies for KIPP NYC Total Rewards Design best-in-class materials to enhance employee usage of all total rewards programs Deliver proactive and technology-forward People Operations support to enhance employee experience