Senior Director, HR Operations (Copy)

Bohler•Herndon, VA

About The Position

The Senior Director, HR Operations leads HR operations and Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, HR technology, compliance, people analytics, safety, and HR service delivery. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, this role partners with the Chief People Officer and leaders across the organization to align HR programs and systems with business goals, improve processes, strengthen HR technology, provide data-driven insights, and support an excellent employee experience. The role oversees and continuously improves the Workday environment, develops competitive Total Rewards programs, builds people analytics capabilities, evaluates emerging HR technologies including AI-enabled solutions, and leads operational improvement and change initiatives. It also coaches and develops a high-performing HR Operations team. Bohler provides land development consulting and site design services for commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas requiring formal USCIS filings, though it may provide employer support letters for TN or E-3 visas when business needs permit. Bohler is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Extensive senior-level experience leading HR operations, including compensation, benefits, and HR service delivery.
Deep knowledge of Workday HRMS, including system administration, reporting, integrations, data governance, and process improvement.
Experience partnering with executive leadership and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Strong knowledge of employment law, payroll and tax compliance, HR policies, workplace safety, and HR best practices.
Experience using workforce data and analytics to support business decisions and organizational planning.
Practical experience evaluating AI-enabled HR technologies and applying them where they add value.
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional services environment with a multi-locational organizational structure is strongly preferred.
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or a comparable senior HR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead HR operations, including HR systems, compensation, benefits, compliance, safety, and HR service delivery.
Oversee and continuously improve the Workday environment, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, system effectiveness, and a positive employee experience.
Develop and administer competitive compensation and Total Rewards programs that support talent attraction and retention.
Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, IT, Operations, and other business functions to align HR initiatives with organizational priorities.
Build and expand people analytics capabilities and provide actionable insights on workforce planning, retention, compensation, and organizational trends.
Evaluate emerging HR technologies, including AI-enabled solutions, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency while preserving thoughtful human decision-making.
Lead operational improvement initiatives, manage organizational change, and simplify and standardize HR processes.
Coach and develop the HR Operations team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.