Director of HR Operations

Stratus Team LLC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic Director of HR Operations who is a strategic and execution-focused leader responsible for building, optimizing, and scaling the operational infrastructure of the HR function. This role owns HR systems, data governance, compliance architecture, policy administration, and operational integration of acquisitions. This leader will design and implement best-in-class HR operational processes that drive efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, enable data-driven decision-making, and support rapid organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years leading HR operations or HR systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing or optimizing an HRIS platform.
• Experience leading compliance initiatives across multiple states.
• Proven track record in integrating acquisitions from an HR systems and compliance perspective.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a professional services, engineering, architecture, or multi-entity organization.
• Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments.
• HR certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the HRIS strategy, configuration, integrations, workflows, and system governance.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide HR data governance standards, including data integrity, security, audit protocols, and ownership accountability.
• Design and deliver executive-level HR analytics and reporting dashboards to support workforce planning, compensation strategy, turnover analysis, and compliance monitoring.
• Own HR compliance across federal, state, and localjurisdictions, including audits, regulatory filings, and risk mitigation practices.
• Oversee immigration processes and ensure compliance with visa and work authorization requirements.
• Architect, standardize, and operationalize HR policies across the organization, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and business strategy.
• Lead employee survey administration, data analysis, and action-planning infrastructure to drive engagement and retention.
• Oversee separation processes, including complex and executive-level separation agreements, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Support HR budget tracking, vendor management, and cost-efficiency initiatives within HR operations.
• Direct the HR operational integration of acquisitions, including system consolidation, data migration, compliance harmonization, and process standardization.
• Identify automation opportunities and eliminate manual processes to create measurable operational efficiencies.
• Develop and document scalable SOPs, workflows, and internal controls across all HR operational functions.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless system integrations and data alignment.
• Build and lead a high-performing HR Operations team as the organization scales.

Benefits

• Room to Grow: We’re expanding-and that means meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize.
• Strong Culture: A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success.
• Flexible Work Environment: We support hybrid work and balance because your well-being matters.
• Support for Your Future: From mentorship and licensing support to training and development resources, we’re here for your professional journey

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level