Director/Sr. Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations
About The Position
EXALTA is seeking a versatile, hands-on leader to build our HR Operations and Total Rewards function. This dual role offers a unique opportunity to create foundational systems, processes, and compensation frameworks that will scale with our growing organization. Our current HR operations are fragmented and our compensation practices need structure — we need a real builder who can envision the end state while rolling up their sleeves to get us there. You will lead a small team of HR Operations and Benefits specialists while doing hands-on work across both operations and rewards. This role reports to the Chief People Officer. Remote or Hybrid
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience with expertise in both operations and compensation
- 5+ years in a leadership role managing HR functions
- Proven track record building or significantly improving HR operations and compensation programs
- Strong compensation analysis skills including market benchmarking and job leveling
- Experience designing salary structures and leading annual compensation cycles
- Strong process design skills with ability to balance efficiency and user experience
- Experience leading and developing small teams
- Excellent project management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with HRIS platforms and compensation tools
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar enterprise HRIS platforms
- Experience with compensation survey data (Radford, Mercer, Comptryx, or similar)
- Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed environments
- Experience implementing HRIS and compensation management systems
Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end processes for onboarding, offboarding, job changes, leaves of absence, and other employee lifecycle events
- Establish data governance standards and ensure data integrity across HR systems
- Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards to provide actionable insights to leadership
- Oversee integrations between ADP and other business systems
- Create scalable workflows that balance efficiency with exceptional employee experience
- Design and implement compensation philosophy, structure, and salary bands aligned with market data and business strategy
- Develop and manage annual compensation review cycles including merit increases, promotions, and equity grants
- Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, and annual open enrollment process
- Partner with Finance on bonus/incentive program design and administration
- Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitive positioning
- Create clear compensation communication tools and guidelines for managers and employees
- Ensure pay equity and compliance with compensation-related regulations
- Lead a team of HR Operations, Benefits and Total Rewards professionals
- Foster a culture of service excellence, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
- Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to understand business needs and provide strategic insights
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and compensation regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
