Senior Director, Compensation & Benefits

Senior Director of Compensation and Benefits

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel. With thousands of programs across the globe – including in‑person, online, and on the water – we believe curiosity is the key to a well‑lived life.

At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition, we are dedicated to being an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

Under the direction of the VP, Human Resources, the Senior Director, Compensation and Benefits provides leadership, strategy, and vision related to the design, development, and implementation of improvements to Road Scholar’s various compensation and benefits programs. Responsibilities include developing and implementing organizational human resources policies (ensuring compliance with various federal agency requirements), creating salary structures and/or wage schedules, negotiating organization‑wide benefits packages, acting as executive sponsor for significant implementations including the HRIS and payroll systems, and serving as a trusted advisor to the senior management team, including the CEO.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $136,000 – $180,000 based on experience.

• Lead, manage, and develop all staff involved with benefits and compensation, including the HRIS system, fostering a high‑performing, accountable and collaborative team culture.

• Continually evaluate the competitiveness and effectiveness of Road Scholar’s benefit programs, practices and procedures in relation to the organization’s strategic objectives and in terms of perceived benefit to employees, cost, legislative requirements, organizational culture, and the retention and recruitment of talent.
• Provide responsive service and escalated problem solving, ensuring follow‑through on benefits issues.
• Executive sponsor for major initiatives related to benefits programs; develop, propose, and implement new employee benefit programs to capitalize on competitive opportunities.
• Regularly assess effectiveness and utilization of existing programs; recommend and implement improvements as necessary.
• Develop annual benefits budget based on plan design changes and pricing/claims projections.
• Oversee and assess services of benefits consultants, brokers, and other providers.
• Ensure benefit plan compliance with federal and state regulations and tax codes.
• Be accountable for branding of Road Scholar benefits and communication program to employees.
• Manage all renewals and annual open enrollment.
• Conduct/Facilitate employee satisfaction surveys, workshops and trainings.
• Work with Senior Leadership to ensure they understand and utilize executive benefits programs.

• Continue to evaluate, lead and direct the effectiveness of Road Scholar’s compensation programs.
• Develop, propose, and implement variable pay programs designed to place greater emphasis on the link between performance and pay.
• Design, propose, and implement effective communication and education strategies for management and employees regarding total compensation and benefits.
• Conduct annual market pay analysis; develop market ranges and present findings, observations, and conclusions to Senior management as required.
• Plan, develop, and execute the administration of a wide variety of employee compensation programs including base pay, merit, incentive, and equity in an assigned geography or functional unit.
• Participate in project assignments which may include analysis of competitive pay practices, economic trends, current market position, cost impact analysis, and system enhancements.
• Ensure that Road Scholar…