Director of People Operations & Total Rewards

The Director of People Operations & Total Rewards is responsible for building and automating the people infrastructure that allows our organization to grow and perform at its best. This role strengthens core HR operations, oversees compensation and benefits, and ensures our systems, policies, and practices are effective, compliant, and mission-aligned. This role is based in Oakland, CA.

Day to day, you will:

• Drive automation and optimization of People and Culture workflows
• Lead and continuously improve compensation, benefits, payroll, leave, and accommodation programs that are equitable, competitive, and aligned with organizational priorities and budget
• Develop and present people and rewards analytics to inform strategic decision-making and organizational planning

To thrive in this job, you must:

• Bring deep experience leading compensation, benefits, and People Operations programs in a complex, multi-site, or national organization
• Be both strategic and hands-on — comfortable designing scalable frameworks and staying close to operational details
• Use data and analytics to inform decisions, communicate clearly, and influence leaders

Interested? Keep reading.

College Track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips students from underserved communities to be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree. We do this through a holistic, asset-based program that supports scholars over 10 years — from high school through college and into early careers.

You’ll know this role is the right fit if…

• You enjoy building and improving systems that help organizations optimize time and scale effectively
• You’re energized by compensation, benefits, and rewards strategy — and care deeply about equity and transparency
• You like partnering with leaders while also rolling up your sleeves to get things done

Compensation: This position is full-time exempt. The full compensation range, by region, is listed below with the exact compensation depending on experience.

Full Ranges

• Oakland, CA: $115,000- $165,000

Target Ranges

• Oakland, CA: $127,500-$139,999

Benefits: As a member of our College Track nation, you would be provided access to extensive benefits which include, but are not limited to:

• Health Care: Staff and their dependents can enroll in our comprehensive, competitive, and affordable health care options and the majority of the costs are covered by College Track.
• Work-Life Balance: Time off is essential to success.
• HOLIDAYS: 13 per year
• VACATION DAYS: 15 in your first year of employment with accrual increasing alongside length of service
• SICK DAYS: Up to 12 accrued per year
• ORG WIDE BREAKS: 3 weeks of paid breaks when College Track closes for a 1-week summer and 2-week winter break
• Financial Security: Immediately, you can enroll in our 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%. Additionally, life insurance that is 1x your salary is paid for by College Track with the option to purchase additional coverage

How To Apply [Priority Deadline of April 10th], applications will still be accepted after this date]

We’d love to get to know you. To apply, fill out the application and upload your resume. A cover letter is optional. You might consider submitting a cover letter if there is something you want to tell us about your experience that isn’t highlighted on your resume or if you are new to the fields of college access and college success. Applications will still be accepted after the priority deadline.

College Track is an equal-opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. College Track does not discriminate based on race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression and strongly encourages all to apply.