Vice President of Total Rewards and HR Operations

Bonus Eligible: Yes

SUMMARY

This position leads the Benefits, HR Technology (HRIS), Compensation, Payroll, and HR Data functions, ensuring high performance, compliance, and service delivery in a fast-paced environment. It combines strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, systems optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Team & Vendor Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop service-oriented teams across Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, Compensation, and Data Analytics
• Drive performance, coaching, and continuous improvement
• Build a lean, high-functioning, risk-aware organization

• Oversee relationships with brokers, vendors, and fiduciaries
• Ensure benefit programs are competitive, compliant, and scalable
• Align financial planning, budgets, and risk forecasting

1. Total Rewards Strategy

• Oversee Benefit Strategy for a complex offering of self- insured, with a Captive, and fully insured products to drive value-based programs.  Benefit offerings include Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit Plans and leave of absence administration.
• Partner with HR leadership on compensation planning and pay equity reviews
• Manage program cost and reconciliation of actual budget.

1. HR Data Optimization

• Translate business needs into HR system solutions (HRIS)
• Lead system implementations and process improvements
• Apply methodologies like change management frameworks
• Oversee HR data architecture and integrity
• Use analytics to drive strategic decisions and organizational improvements

1. Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead compliance across all HR-related regulations (e.g., HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, ADA, OSHA)
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor and benefits laws
• Oversee audits and regulatory filings
• Act as HIPAA subject matter expert
• Ensure proper handling of PHI and personally identifiable information (PII)
• Maintain policies, training, and compliance with privacy regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Benefits Team (2)
• HRIS & Payroll Team (3)
• Data Analytics (1)

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of experience in HR, finance, or accounting (senior level)
• Master’s degree (Business, Finance, Accounting preferred)
• Deep knowledge of labor laws, benefits, and compensation regulations
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and decision-making ability
• The individual must possess a results orientation, competitive nature and a desire to make things better. This requires both critical thinking skills and the ability to translate into action that drives results.
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration
• Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently
• Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow
• Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• Ability to drive results in a sustained intense work ethic in a high-volume atmosphere
• Flexibility to adapt to a continually changing and fast-paced business environment
• Team Orientation is doing what is best for the organization foremost, by providing value and a solid contribution. You are not the focus, the team is.
• Remember, everyone has customers.
• A dynamic, complex fast-paced environment requires that everyone truly seeks to learn and understand from others. Appreciate and value different perspectives to expand your view and approach.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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