OVERVIEW:

The Total Rewards Analyst will report to the Senior Director, Total Rewards on the Human Resources (HR) team. This role will join a growing Total Rewards team and be responsible for supporting the design and administration of our employee compensation, benefits and leave of absence programs. It will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

The Total Rewards Analyst administers the organization's compensation, benefit and leave of absence programs (i.e., health and welfare plans, 401k, FMLA, disability, worker’s compensation, life insurance, salary plans, annual merit, short and long-term incentives). This position ensures compliance with the organization’s policies and practices, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations. This position supports the implementation and maintenance of programs to attract and retain the high caliber of talent needed to remain competitive in the marketplace; and conducts analysis and forecasting of programs for developing recommendations.

The Total Rewards Analyst will also interact with Year Up United students as a coach, group facilitator, and advocate, participating in building a positive educational environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain an understanding of the external market, staying in tune with best practices and emerging trends in Total Rewards

• Collect and analyze a wide range of relevant industry compensation and benefits benchmarking data and practices to ensure the organization’s remuneration policies are competitive, and contribute company data to surveys, when appropriate

• Analyze and manage organizational job architecture, including job evaluation, and job matching activities to recommend salary band assignments based on internal and external data

• Help lead annual renewal and open enrollment for benefits by coordinating materials (e.g, open enrollment guides, summary of benefits and coverage documents, summary plan descriptions, etc.) speakers, and group meetings with employees.

• Lead 401k audit, 5500, non-discrimination testing, and all other compliance related matters.

• Oversee health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

• Keeping up to date with industry trends and changes in regulations related to employee benefits. Coordinates and administers all employee leave programs (e.g., FMLA, personal, military, jury, bereavement) ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for all leave and benefit related requests communicating directly with employees.

• Partner with HRIS and external Total Rewards vendor partners to ensure that HR systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, NY Life) function as designed and adjust accordingly

• Produce Total Rewards resources, communications, and training materials to enhance staff understanding of employee value proposition, policies, and practices

• Other duties as assigned

Site Team/Learning Community Member

Serve as a coach/mentor for a small number of current students. Join and sometimes facilitate weekly group sessions with students. Participate in staff meetings and trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years experience in HR (compensation and benefits administration experience required)

• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and federal/state legislation related to employment practices and Total Rewards program administration

• Experience with HR systems; Workday, ADP and NY Life preferred

• Excellent analytical skills and data manipulation capabilities, including reporting; Excel knowledge required

• Capable of manipulating and presenting data accurately and efficiently

• Strong organizational skills (e.g., organize/maintain shared job catalog at Year Up United and external benchmarking reports)

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software.

• Active listener, able to see all sides of an issue and balance policy/process with solutions mindset

• Ability to leverage data to drive decision making and action

• Demonstrated experience in creating, improving, and streamlining processes

• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

• A passion for working with young adults, and unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United

• Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers

• Deep commitment to fostering a culture of belonging with demonstrated ability to integrate belonging into practice.

Salary: $75,000 -$95,00

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WORKING AT YEAR UP UNITED:

Starting January 5, 2026, employees are expected to work on-site at least two days per week (Monday through Thursday dependent on job requirements). To be eligible for employment, candidates must live and work in a state (or an approved proximate state*) where Year Up United operates. For a list of eligible locations, please visit: https://www.yearup.org/job-training/locations

*Approved proximate states where Year Up United operates are: Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, South Carolina and Virginia.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Year Up United has established salary ranges for each of our sites, which allows us to pay employees competitively, equitably and consistently in different geographic markets. For roles in which the location is listed as flexible, the range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Salary offers take into account a candidate’s skills, experience, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

• Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage; 401(k) match for eligible participants.

• Vacation: Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year.

• Professional Development: Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Year Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity, education, and justice for all young adults—no matter their background, income, or zip code. Employers face a growing need for talent while millions of talented young adults lack access to meaningful careers. These inequities only further perpetuate the opportunity gap that exists in our country—a gap that Year Up United is determined and positioned to close through three interconnected strategies: providing targeted skills training and connections to livable-wage employment for students and alumni; empowering others to serve and support young adults, and changing systems that perpetuate the opportunity gap. Year Up United’s intensive training program utilizes a high expectations, high support model where students learn in-demand technical and professional skills and apply them during a corporate internship. Year Up United has directly served more than 40,000 young adults since its founding in 2000. Year Up United's nationwide presence includes Arizona, Austin, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington.

Voted one of the Best Nonprofits to Work For in the country by The NonProfit Times, Year Up United is a rewarding and impactful place to work. Our staff is passionate, supportive, mission-driven, and committed to positive change and continuous learning. We set high standards for both ourselves and our students and live by a set of core values that reflect an unshakable belief in the talent and potential of our young people. The work we do is life-changing, and we know that our team is the greatest asset in achieving our mission.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

Year Up United embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discharge, or discipline, are based on meritocracy. We do not permit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. Learn more about our commitment to diversity: http://www.yearup.org/about-us/careers/commitment-to-diversity/

Year Up United is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Your recruiter can provide details regarding the expected work environment and any physical requirements. Please let our hiring team know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a thoughtful cover letter and resume through our website.

Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We respectfully request no phone calls.