Harbor · 2 months ago
Vice President of HR Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
12+ years expHarbor is a leading provider of expert services across strategy, legal technology, operations, and intelligence. The Vice President of HR Operations is responsible for building and optimizing a global HR operations ecosystem that supports the company's professional services, overseeing HR operations including payroll, compliance, and employee experience.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design and execution of a global HR operations strategy that supports Harbor Global's professional services business model and long-term growth
Build and maintain a scalable, integrated HR operations infrastructure including systems, processes, global payroll operations, and service delivery models—across all regions
Partner closely with the CHRO and executive leadership to align HR operations with company objectives, workforce planning, and organizational priorities
Drive a global HR operating cadence that brings consistency, accuracy, and efficiency to HR processes and payroll cycles, while respecting regional nuances
Oversee the global HRIS ecosystem, ensuring data integrity, system interoperability, and optimization of technology investments supporting HR, timekeeping, and payroll
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HR technologies that enhance employee experience, process automation, and reporting including systems supporting global payroll accuracy and compliance
Develop and own global workforce analytics, dashboards, and insights that support strategic decision making
Guide the operationalization of global compensation, benefits, mobility, and rewards programs in partnership with Total Rewards leadership, ensuring seamless integration
Ensure global compliance with employment laws, regulations, taxation rules, data privacy, audit requirements, and risk management standards across all operating regions
Oversee HR policy governance, ensuring policies are modern, inclusive, clear, and consistently applied worldwide, including policies impacting payroll administration and time collection
Build and manage a global HR service delivery model, with an employee centric-approach, that provides timely, accurate, and high-quality full employee lifecycle support to employees and leaders
Drive continuous improvement of HR operations processes, SLAs, and workflows to enhance global consistency and employee trust
Collaborate across Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, and regional leadership to ensure cohesive, compliant, and scalable HR and payroll processes
Serve as a strategic advisor to executives on HR operations and global capabilities, risks, and opportunities
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global HR operations and payroll team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
12+ years of progressive HR operations leadership, including significant experience in professional services or similarly complex, client-driven environments; Experience in a PE backed organization highly desired
Demonstrated success leading global HR operations and payroll across multiple countries, regions, and regulatory environments
Proven experience implementing, scaling, and optimizing enterprise-grade HRIS and global payroll systems, implementations and integrations (e.g., Workday)
Strong track record of driving transformation, process automation, and operational efficiencies across global HR and payroll functions
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into operational plans that scale with global growth, including planning for global payroll impacts and workforce cost management
Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing global teams and influencing senior executives across HR, payroll, and finance
Strong financial acumen with deep understanding of labor cost dynamics, payroll budgeting, vendor management, and technology investments
Advanced skills in workforce analytics, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making—including labor cost modeling, payroll accuracy metrics, and compliance analytics
Deep knowledge of global employment regulations, payroll compliance frameworks, tax requirements, and risk mitigation practices
Highly collaborative leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across HR, Finance, and global operations
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving structure in a fast-paced, evolving environment with complex payroll and HR requirements
Demonstrates sound judgment, high integrity, and a global mindset aligned with Harbor Global's professional services culture
Company
Harbor
Harbor is a leading mental health services provider in Ohio, empowering individuals for over a century.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12MKey Investors
Techstars
2017-07-14Pre Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Dustin Watkins
President/CEO
Christie Boyle
Chief Crisis Officer
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