Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Director of Employee Operations (NONPROFIT)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$112K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expMotus Recruiting and Staffing is partnering with Relay Resources, a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Director of Employee Operations will lead Total Rewards, HRIS, and compliance policies and practices, ensuring efficient and equitable employee operations aligned with the organization's goals and values.
Human ResourcesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Pamela Guddat (Boring)
Responsibilities
Serve as a core member of the HR leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making
Provide leadership and coaching to the Total Rewards team, HRIS, and compliance professionals
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Employee team
Mentor team members to build expertise in compensation, benefits, HR technology, and compliance
Develop and execute strategies for Total Rewards, HRIS, and compliance that support organizational goals
Partner with peers and leaders to collaborate on process improvement and improved data and systems initiatives across Business Operations, HR, Payroll, and Accounting & Finance
Partner with senior leaders to ensure employee operations initiatives align with business priorities and budget
Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive Total Rewards program including Compensation, Benefits, Recognition, Leave Administration, and Well Being initiatives
Conduct regular market benchmarking to ensure Relay remains competitive with both Non-profit and General Industry for pay and benefits structures
Lead annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus programs, and equity audits
Develop recognition and incentive programs that reinforce Relay’s values and drive performance
Communicate total rewards philosophy clearly to employees, ensuring transparency and understanding
Collaborate with Finance and leadership to ensure sustainable reward strategies
Lead HRIS strategy and system optimization for accurate data management and reporting
Provide analytics and insights to support HR strategies, workforce planning, executive decision-making and program compliance (e.g. Ratio)
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
Oversee audits, reporting, and documentation for HR compliance
Partner with Relay internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk and maintain best practices
Partner with the VP of Disability Inclusion, and VP, Employee Experience and Talent Management to integrate disability-centric, equity, and inclusion principles into compensation, benefits, and HR policies
Ensure equitable pay practices and inclusive benefits offerings that support diverse employee needs
Enable and use HRIS data to monitor and report on key HR metrics and progress towards annual initiatives and strategic plans
Work closely with Learning & Development to create training for managers on compensation, compliance, HR systems, and inclusive practices
Support HR Business Partners with tools and resources to maintain compliance and operational consistency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred)
Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in compensation, benefits, and HRIS
Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR technology platforms
Demonstrated experience advancing equity and inclusion initiatives within HR programs and policies
Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills
Commitment to Relay Resources' mission and values
Preferred
Experience in a unionized environment
Familiarity with disability-inclusive employment practices
Prior experience in nonprofit or social enterprise settings
Bilingual
Company
Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.
Founded in 2006, Motus Recruiting is an award-winning firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in accounting and finance, professional services, technology solutions, and executive search.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Orlando Williams
Chief Executive Officer
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