Exalta Group

Compensation

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Director/Sr. Director of HR Operations & Total Rewards About the Role EXALTA is seeking a versatile, hands-on leader to build our HR Operations and Total Rewards function. This dual role offers a unique opportunity to create foundational systems, processes, and compensation frameworks that will scale with our growing organization. Our current HR operations are fragmented and our compensation practices need structure — we need a real builder who can envision the end state while rolling up their sleeves to get us there. You will lead a small team of HR Operations and Benefits specialists while doing hands-on work across both operations and rewards. This role reports to the Chief People Officer. Remote or Hybrid Key Responsibilities HR Operations (50%) * Design and implement end-to-end processes for onboarding, offboarding, job changes, leaves of absence, and other employee lifecycle events * Establish data governance standards and ensure data integrity across HR systems * Develop reporting frameworks and dashboards to provide actionable insights to leadership * Oversee integrations between ADP and other business systems * Create scalable workflows that balance efficiency with exceptional employee experience Total Rewards (50%) * Design and implement compensation philosophy, structure, and salary bands aligned with market data and business strategy * Develop and manage annual compensation review cycles including merit increases, promotions, and equity grants * Lead benefits strategy, vendor management, and annual open enrollment process * Partner with Finance on bonus/incentive program design and administration * Conduct market benchmarking and compensation analysis to ensure competitive positioning * Create clear compensation communication tools and guidelines for managers and employees * Ensure pay equity and compliance with compensation-related regulations Leadership & Partnership * Lead a team of HR Operations, Benefits and Total Rewards professionals * Foster a culture of service excellence, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement * Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership to understand business needs and provide strategic insights * Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and compensation regulations Qualifications Required * 10+ years of progressive HR experience with expertise in both operations and compensation * 5+ years in a leadership role managing HR functions * Proven track record building or significantly improving HR operations and compensation programs * Strong compensation analysis skills including market benchmarking and job leveling * Experience designing salary structures and leading annual compensation cycles * Strong process design skills with ability to balance efficiency and user experience * Experience leading and developing small teams * Excellent project management, analytical, and stakeholder management skills * Experience working with HRIS platforms and compensation tools Preferred * Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar enterprise HRIS platforms * Experience with compensation survey data (Radford, Mercer, Comptryx, or similar) * Experience in high-growth or private equity-backed environments * Experience implementing HRIS and compensation management systems What Makes You Successful * Builder mentality: You thrive in ambiguity and love creating structure from scratch * Hands-on approach: You're willing to do the work, not just delegate it * Analytical rigor: You make data-driven decisions about both operations and compensation * Systems thinker: You see how pieces connect and design for scalability * Balance: You can shift between operational details and strategic compensation decisions * User-centric mindset: You consider the employee experience in every process and program design