Director of People Operations & Total Rewards

College Track • Oakland, CA

15d • $90,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Director of People Operations & Total Rewards is responsible for building and automating the people infrastructure that allows our organization to grow and perform at its best. This role strengthens core HR operations, oversees compensation and benefits, and ensures our systems, policies, and practices are effective, compliant, and mission-aligned. Day to day, you will: Drive automation and optimization of People and Culture workflows Lead and continuously improve compensation, benefits, payroll, leave, and accommodation programs that are equitable, competitive, and aligned with organizational priorities and budget Develop and present people and rewards analytics to inform strategic decision-making and organizational planning To thrive in this job, you must: Bring deep experience leading compensation, benefits, and People Operations programs in a complex, multi-site, or national organization Be both strategic and hands-on — comfortable designing scalable frameworks and staying close to operational details Use data and analytics to inform decisions, communicate clearly, and influence leaders Interested? Keep reading. College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. We do this through a holistic, asset-based program that supports scholars over 10 years — from high school through college and into early careers. You’ll know this role is the right fit if… You enjoy building and improving systems that help organizations optimize time and scale effectively You’re energized by compensation, benefits, and rewards strategy — and care deeply about equity and transparency You like partnering with leaders while also rolling up your sleeves to get things done

Requirements

• Bring deep experience leading compensation, benefits, and People Operations programs in a complex, multi-site, or national organization
• Be both strategic and hands-on — comfortable designing scalable frameworks and staying close to operational details
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions, communicate clearly, and influence leaders

Responsibilities

• Drive automation and optimization of People and Culture workflows
• Lead and continuously improve compensation, benefits, payroll, leave, and accommodation programs that are equitable, competitive, and aligned with organizational priorities and budget
• Develop and present people and rewards analytics to inform strategic decision-making and organizational planning

Benefits

• Health Care: Staff and their dependents can enroll in our comprehensive, competitive, and affordable health care options and the majority of the costs are covered by College Track.
• Work-Life Balance: Time off is essential to success.
• HOLIDAYS: 13 per year
• VACATION DAYS: 15 in your first year of employment with accrual increasing alongside length of service
• SICK DAYS: Up to 12 accrued per year
• ORG WIDE BREAKS: 3 weeks of paid breaks when College Track closes for a 1-week summer and 2-week winter break
• Financial Security: Immediately, you can enroll in our 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%. Additionally, life insurance that is 1x your salary is paid for by College Track with the option to purchase additional coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees