Senior Director, People Operations

Acquisition.com • Las Vegas, NV

6d • $200,000 - $275,000 • Remote

About The Position

At Acquisition.com, we believe people are the engine behind our success. As we scale quickly, we’re building a People Operations function that delivers exceptional employee experiences, drives operational efficiency, and supports strong business performance. We’re hiring a Sr. Director of People Operations to lead the infrastructure behind our People function — owning the systems, processes, and total rewards programs that keep the organization running smoothly. This role is responsible for ensuring our compensation, benefits, compliance, and people systems are accurate, compliant, and scalable as the company continues to grow. You’ll own the day-to-day operational backbone of People Ops, from HR systems and data integrity to policy execution and process optimization. This is a highly hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who thrives on building structure, leveraging data, and continuously improving how work gets done. If you’re someone who loves dialing in the details, simplifying complexity, and creating efficient, employee-friendly systems in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Requirements

• 10+ years in People Operations, HR, or related functions, with experience managing total rewards, compliance, and systems
• 3+ years of managing a people operations team
• Strong background in HRIS system management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
• Comfortable analyzing and presenting data to drive decision-making
• Deep knowledge of employment law across multiple states
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Proven ability to create structure and clarity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup or private equity-backed company.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive initiatives from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage all employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, 401(k), perks, etc.) and serve as the primary point of contact for employees.
• Develop and implement competitive salary structures and incentive plans across multiple business units that attract, retain, and motivate employees, aligning with business goals.
• Ensure regular review of the total rewards programs to maintain competitive edge and alignment to talent strategy.
• Administer leaves of absence and accommodations in accordance with applicable laws (FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ACA).
• Maintain compliance with all employment regulations across multiple states.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and ACA regulations.
• Own our HRIS and people systems—maintain accurate records, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve the employee experience.
• Ensure data integrity across systems and support regular audits, compliance filings, and internal reporting.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for People Ops processes.
• Partner with finance on payroll alignment, headcount tracking, and workforce planning.
• Use data and market trends to inform strategic decisions, conduct pay equity audits, analyze effectiveness of team’s programs, and present insights to leadership.
• Track and report on key HR metrics (benefits utilization, headcount trends, turnover, compliance).
• Support leaders with people dashboards and tools that drive accountability and clarity.
• Identify inefficiencies in HR workflows and implement automation tools to streamline operations
• Partner with IT and vendors to ensure HR systems are fully integrated and optimized.
• Lead training to help teams adopt new tools and processes.
• Work closely with finance, IT, and legal to ensure HR data is aligned and systems are compliant and secure.
• Serve as a project manager for initiatives that span multiple departments (e.g., open enrollment, systems migration, payroll integrations).
• Support audits and compliance reporting, ensuring seamless data flow between HR and finance teams.
• Assist in forecasting HR-related costs, such as benefits expenditures and workforce planning.
• Directly manage and develop a small team as well as partner with other members across the People function.
• Ensure onboarding processes are smooth, scalable, and integrated across departments.
• Review and refine offboarding workflows to ensure compliance and preserve positive relationships with departing team members.
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Align onboarding/off boarding strategy with broader people ops goals and business needs.

Benefits

• Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off and Company-wide Holidays
• Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, & Vision plans
• $1,950 annual Employer HSA contribution
• FSA options including dependent care
• Employee assistance program and mental health resources
• Employer match program for 401(k), eligible for both Traditional and Roth accounts
• $1,200 annual wellness reimbursement through JOON that supports health, family care, pet care, fitness, and more!
• For local or visiting team members, enjoy access to a state of the art gym at our HQ in Las Vegas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees