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Pathstone · 1 day ago

Director of People Operations & Total Rewards

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of a competitive Total Rewards strategy, including base pay, bonuses, equity programs, benefits, and recognition initiatives.

Oversee the system administration of employee lifecycle processes such as onboarding, applicant tracking and maintenance and employee data management.

Develop and implement policies that ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including ERISA, FLSA, ACA, and ADA.

Work closely with leadership to optimize HR systems (e.g., UKG), automate processes, and drive efficiency across People operations.

Identify and implement opportunities for process simplification, automation, and optimization within HR operations and systems.

Ensure the HRIS platforms (UKG) and associated tools are being fully leveraged to improve operational efficiency and deliver high-quality employee experiences.

Develop and execute a technology roadmap for future HR system enhancements, ensuring scalability and integration with business needs.

Drive data analytics initiatives, including tracking key metrics, creating reports, and providing insights to guide decision-making.

Evaluate, select, and manage key HR process outsourcing vendors and contracts, including benefits brokers, retirement account managers, and third-party administrators.

Oversee compliance-related activities and ensure adherence to HR regulations and standards in multiple jurisdictions. Ensure compliance reporting is completed on time and as required for compliance.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of HR professionals across various areas including Total Rewards, and HR technology

Set clear team goals, ensure accountability, and drive performance to achieve department and organizational objectives.

Foster a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation within the People Operations team.

Partner with business leaders, People teams, and external vendors to identify HR needs and develop solutions that align with the company’s goals.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring HR initiatives are aligned with organizational priorities.

Lead regular communication efforts to ensure alignment and transparency on HR operations and Total Rewards programs.

Qualification

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HR operationsTotal Rewards programsHR technology systemsHRIS implementationVendor managementBenefits administrationData analyticsCompliance knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelHR certificationsBusiness intelligence softwareProcess optimizationStrategic thinking

Required

Master’s degree in management, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of progressive experience in HR, experience in a leadership role in a portion of Total Rewards, HR technology, or operations is strongly preferred.

Proven success in designing and implementing competitive Total Rewards programs with measurable impact on talent attraction, retention, and cost management.

Experience leading large-scale HRIS implementations (Oracle Cloud HCM, Workday, or similar) and optimizing systems to drive efficiency.

Extensive experience in managing HR process outsourcing, vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations.

Expertise in benefits administration, leave management, and employee lifecycle processes.

Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with the ability to generate insights and guide strategic decision-making.

Experience in driving process optimization and automation in HR operations.