HR Director, Ops & Strategy- $75-$87/hr - Bethesda, MD

Our client, a financial firm, is seeking an Interim Director of HR operations to join their team on a temporary basis with potential to go permanent in Bethesda, Maryland.

About The Job:

• Oversee core HR operations and support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, job changes, and separations
• Manage compensation programs, including salary, bonus, and incentive structures, and advise leadership on compensation decisions
• Maintain HR systems, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization
• Build and analyze HR reports to support business decisions
• Administer benefits programs, including open enrollment, vendor coordination, and 401(k) compliance
• Oversee payroll processes with full accountability for accuracy and audit readiness
• Handle employee relations matters and maintain compliance with HR policies and regulations
• Supervise a small HR team while remaining hands-on across HR operations

About You:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10 years of progressive HR experience
• Strong experience with HRIS and ATS platforms
• Deep knowledge of compensation benchmarking and data-driven decision making
• Advanced analytical skills with experience building reports and models
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Experience managing sensitive employee issues with sound judgment and discretion
• Background in financial services, asset management, or regulated environments is a plus

About The Position:

• Start Date: ASAP!
• $75-87/hr
• Perm Salary Range: $180K-$250K, if converted
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Hybrid: 3 days onsite
• Metro Accessible!
  

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)