Senior Director, HR Operations

Advatix, Inc. • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director of HR Operations to lead enterprise HR infrastructure, systems, and total rewards strategy within a fast-paced automotive organization. This leader will be responsible for scaling HR operations, driving transformation, and ensuring operational excellence across a complex and evolving business environment. This role requires a strong blend of strategic leadership, technical HR expertise, and hands-on operational execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with deep subject matter expertise in: Total Rewards (Compensation & Benefits), HR Systems (HRIS, payroll implementation, and optimization), HR audit, compliance, and operational governance
• Minimum 10+ years of HR leadership experience at Director level or above
• Proven experience leading HR Operations within fast-paced, high-growth, or transformation-driven environments (automotive or manufacturing strongly preferred)
• Demonstrated success scaling HR infrastructure in complex organizations
• Strong business acumen with the ability to operate strategically while maintaining hands-on execution
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Charlotte, NC metro area

Nice To Haves

• automotive or manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale HR Operations across the organization with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and scalability
• Oversee Total Rewards strategy, including compensation and benefits design and execution
• Drive HR systems strategy, including HRIS, payroll systems implementation, optimization, and integration
• Lead HR analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audits, and all applicable employment regulations
• Partner with executive leadership to align HR strategy with business growth objectives
• Build, lead, and develop senior-level HR teams in a high-performance culture
• Champion HR transformation initiatives in a fast-growing, dynamic environment

What This Job Offers

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