Phaxis ยท 11 hours ago
SVP, Compensation & HR Services
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$280K/yr - $360K/yr
15+ years expPhaxis is a large, mission-driven organization seeking a senior HR executive to lead enterprise-wide compensation strategy and HR services. The SVP will oversee Total Rewards, HRIS, and organizational design while partnering with senior leadership to align workforce programs with organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives.
DeliveryHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead design and oversight of base pay structures, salary frameworks, incentive programs, retention mechanisms, and recognition initiatives
Ensure compensation programs are market-competitive, equitable, and aligned with organizational and financial objectives
Provide analytics, modeling, and insights for senior leadership and the Compensation Committee
Oversee benchmarking, pay equity reviews, compensation modeling, and financial impact analysis
Partner with Finance to evaluate cost implications and ensure alignment with budget and long-term talent strategy
Integrate compensation programs with broader engagement, retention, and culture initiatives
Use employee feedback and workforce data to inform program design and service delivery enhancements
Develop communication and change management plans that articulate compensation principles and program value
Strengthen day-to-day HR service delivery through consistent, transparent, and responsive shared services
Lead enterprise job architecture, leveling frameworks, and governance structures
Partner with HR and business leaders to streamline organizational structures, clarify roles, and create transparent career pathways
Conduct organizational reviews to optimize spans of control, role clarity, and structure
Align incentive eligibility and compensation governance with standardized job levels
Oversee shared service delivery for core HR processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance
Establish and monitor SLAs, KPIs, and service standards across HR operations
Partner with HRIS and Technology to expand automation, self-service, and workflow optimization
Ensure People Operations supports a seamless employee lifecycle from onboarding through offboarding
Provide strategic oversight of HR technology platforms (Workday or similar), ensuring systems support scalability, compliance, and analytics
Partner with IT and key stakeholders to maintain secure data governance and system integration
Build dashboards and analytics tools that inform leadership on compensation, headcount, turnover, organizational health, and productivity
Co-lead the design and implementation of AI-enabled tools that enhance HR operations, service delivery, and workforce insights
Introduce automation, intelligent routing, and self-service capabilities that reduce manual workload and improve employee experience
Integrate AI into compensation modeling, workforce planning, organizational design, and HR operations
Partner with internal teams to ensure adoption, training, and a culture of digital competence
Use predictive analytics to identify trends in pay, turnover, workforce risks, and operational performance
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and Technology
Provide expertise on compensation strategy during integrations, restructurings, and organizational initiatives
Represent the organization with external consultants, regulatory bodies, and industry partners
Lead and develop high-performing teams across Total Rewards, HR Operations, and HR Technology
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including deep expertise in compensation and people operations
Strong command of compensation strategy, incentive design, job architecture, and workforce analytics
Experience optimizing shared services, HRIS, and HR operational models in complex organizations
Proven success leading organizational design efforts, structural optimization, and job framework implementation
Strong financial acumen and ability to partner with Finance on program modeling and planning
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA, MS HR, JD) or certification (e.g., CCP) strongly preferred
Company
Phaxis
Phaxis is one of the nation's leading recruiting and consulting firms.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Seth Friedland
Co-Founder and CEO
E
Erik DiGiacomo
President
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