Join Our Team as Senior Leader, Total Rewards!

Imagine a place where who you are, where you're from or the circumstances that surround you don’t determine your access to experiences or opportunities. Now imagine a mission, created to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys & Girls Clubs are making that vision a reality in your community and communities around the world. 

Click here, Working At BGCA, to hear from our President and CEO, Jim Clark, about what makes working at Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) so special.

About Us:

At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we're more than an organization; we're a community dedicated to transforming lives. Our mission is to empower young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our HR Mission is to support the success of our employees and strengthen BGCA, while our HR Vision is to attract, develop, recognize, and retain talent, fostering a people-first culture that empowers growth, inclusion, and engagement.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, we believe in creating Great Futures for both the youth we serve and the employees who bring our mission to life. To attract and retain extraordinary talent, we are seeking a Senior Leader, Total Rewards proven executive who will report to and serve as a thought partner to the SVP, Chief HR Officer, and architect a forward-looking, market-competitive, and people-first Total Rewards strategy.

This role requires a visionary leader who brings deep expertise across compensation, benefits, well-being, and recognition, and the ability to design programs that reflect our values, strengthen our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and enable BGCA and our network of local Clubs to thrive.

We offer a hybrid work schedule, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays required in the office and the flexibility to work remotely on the other days, ensuring you have the balance you need to thrive both personally and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Set Strategic Direction: Lead the development of an integrated Total Rewards philosophy that aligns with BGCA’s long-term strategy, our People First culture, and the evolving needs of a dynamic workforce.
• Be a Trusted Advisor: Act as a high-level thought partner to the CHRO, Senior Leadership Team, and Club leaders nationwide, providing counsel on market insights, workforce trends, and evolving practices.
• Drive Innovation & Excellence: Reimagine how we attract, retain, and engage top talent through data-driven, employee-centric, and inclusive Total Rewards programs.
• Oversee Comprehensive Programs: Lead enterprise-wide compensation, executive pay, health and retirement benefits, recognition, and well-being programs with rigor, transparency, and compliance.
• Influence Beyond BGCA: Provide guidance to local Club organizations on compensation and benefits best practices, ensuring alignment and competitiveness across our federated model.
• Foster Partnerships: Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external partners (vendors, brokers, consultants) to ensure fiscal stewardship and best-in-class offerings.
• Leverage Data & Technology: Use analytics, predictive modeling, and digital tools to inform decisions, measure program effectiveness, and enhance the employee experience.

 What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that strengthens BGCA’s EVP and supports organizational growth.
• Successful implementation of the new Job Leveling Framework and high-impact Total Rewards communication strategy.
• Launch of a redesigned High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employee education that drives adoption and reduces medical cost trends.
• Modernization of recognition programs that boost engagement, inclusivity, and belonging.
• Measurable improvements in employee retention, satisfaction, and perception of pay equity and transparency.
• Strong trust established with the CHRO and executive leadership as a strategic advisor and thought leader.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is a seasoned senior leader with a proven track record across all four quadrants of Total Rewards: compensation, benefits, well-being, and recognition. They are as comfortable in the boardroom shaping executive pay discussions as they are designing innovative wellness programs that resonate with employees. They balance strategic agility with executional excellence, and they thrive in complex, federated organizations.

You are a visionary and data-savvy leader who:

• Anticipates workforce trends and adapts strategies accordingly.
• Translates complex data into actionable insights and executive-ready recommendations.
• Brings credibility, confidence, and humility to build trust across all levels.
• Thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments where innovation and impact matter.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Agility & Thought Partnership: Ability to influence enterprise strategy and advise the CHRO and senior executives.
• Data Savvy & AI/Digital Fluency: Skilled at leveraging analytics and technology to inform decisions.
• Change Leadership: Navigates ambiguity, leads transformation, and engages employees in new ways of thinking.
• Employee-Centric Mindset: Designs programs that prioritize fairness, inclusion, and a positive employee experience.
• Organizational & Executional Excellence: Balances vision with disciplined execution, ensuring accountability and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or certifications in compensation, benefits, or retirement plans preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of senior leadership experience in Total Rewards with proven expertise in both compensation and benefits.
• Experience working with multi-employer plans or federated organizational models strongly preferred.
• Background in for-profit sectors (retail, healthcare, technology) is highly desirable; nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale projects, leading teams, and influencing executive-level decision making.

Why BGCA

This is more than a role, it’s an opportunity to shape the future of an iconic mission-driven organization. As the Senior Leader, Total Rewards, you will directly impact how BGCA and our network of 5,500+ local Clubs attract, retain, and inspire the talent that changes kids’ lives every day. You’ll join a collaborative, people-first culture where innovation and purpose meet.

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