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$150K - 200K a year
Lead HR operations including Total Rewards, HRIS, and compliance, aligning with organizational goals and fostering inclusive, equitable employee programs.
Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, leadership in compensation, benefits, HRIS, and equity initiatives, with knowledge of employment laws and HR technology.
Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. is a recruiting and staffing firm specializing in professional services and technology solutions. The Director of Employee Operations will lead Total Rewards, HRIS, and compliance policies, ensuring efficient and equitable employee operations aligned with organizational goals. Responsibilities • Serve as a core member of the HR leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and decision-making • Provide leadership and coaching to the Total Rewards team, HRIS, and compliance professionals • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Employee team • Mentor team members to build expertise in compensation, benefits, HR technology, and compliance • Develop and execute strategies for Total Rewards, HRIS, and compliance that support organizational goals • Partner with peers and leaders to collaborate on process improvement and improved data and systems initiatives across Business Operations, HR, Payroll, and Accounting & Finance • Partner with senior leaders to ensure employee operations initiatives align with business priorities and budget • Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive Total Rewards program including Compensation, Benefits, Recognition, Leave Administration, and Well Being initiatives • Conduct regular market benchmarking to ensure company remains competitive with both Non-profit and General Industry for pay and benefits structures • Lead annual compensation cycles, including salary reviews, bonus programs, and equity audits • Develop recognition and incentive programs that reinforce values and drive performance • Communicate total rewards philosophy clearly to employees, ensuring transparency and understanding • Collaborate with Finance and leadership to ensure sustainable reward strategies • Lead HRIS strategy and system optimization for accurate data management and reporting • Provide analytics and insights to support HR strategies, workforce planning, executive decision-making and program compliance (e.g. Ratio) • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations • Oversee audits, reporting, and documentation for HR compliance • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risk and maintain best practices • Partner with the VP of Disability Inclusion, and VP, Employee Experience and Talent Management to integrate disability-centric, equity, and inclusion principles into compensation, benefits, and HR policies • Ensure equitable pay practices and inclusive benefits offerings that support diverse employee needs • Enable and use HRIS data to monitor and report on key HR metrics and progress towards annual initiatives and strategic plans • Work closely with Learning & Development to create training for managers on compensation, compliance, HR systems, and inclusive practices • Support HR Business Partners with tools and resources to maintain compliance and operational consistency Skills • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (master's preferred) • Minimum 10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership in compensation, benefits, and HRIS • Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR technology platforms • Demonstrated experience advancing equity and inclusion initiatives within HR programs and policies • Excellent communication, leadership and analytical skills • Experience in a unionized environment • Familiarity with disability-inclusive employment practices • Prior experience in nonprofit or social enterprise settings • Bilingual Company Overview • Founded in 2006, Motus Recruiting is an award-winning firm in the Pacific Northwest specializing in accounting and finance, professional services, technology solutions, and executive search. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Tigard, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://motusrecruiting.com.
This job posting was last updated on 12/27/2025