[Remote] Director of HR Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magnificent Differences Consulting, LLC is seeking a Director of HR Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the People & Culture function. The role involves designing and implementing HR operations infrastructure, managing compensation and benefits, and ensuring compliance while enhancing employee experience across the organization.ResponsibilitiesDesign, manage, and evolve HR operations infrastructure across compensation, payroll, benefits, compliance, HRIS and data systems, employee relations, and facilities operationsDevelop compensation structures that align with enterprise pay philosophy and support diverse operating contextsManage compensation administration, including merit cycles, adjustment processing, job evaluations, payroll operations, and compensation decisions for new roles, promotions, and structural changesDesign and oversee benefits strategy and total rewards programs that support competitiveness, financial sustainability, employee wellbeing, attraction, and retentionManage benefits vendor relationships, benefits administration, employee education, issue resolution, and related compliance requirementsManage employment law and workplace policy compliance, documentation standards, audits, employee relations, and multi-state workforce requirementsAssess HR operations compliance risk and build scalable compliance infrastructure, including Employer of Record relationships and global workforce practices as applicableOwn HRIS administration, system configuration, data integrity, reporting infrastructure, and workforce data needed to support organizational decision-makingEvaluate and evolve HR technology and reporting systems to support operational analytics, headcount tracking, turnover analysis, compliance reporting, and workforce planningOversee facilities operations, including office footprint transition, mail management, building liaison responsibilities, lease management, vendor relationships, and related operational supportPartner across People & Culture to ensure compensation, benefits, compliance, systems, talent, culture, and DEI practices are aligned, integrated, and operationally effectiveUse operational analytics, workforce data, compliance insights, AI, and technology to inform decisions, improve processes, and enhance HR operations programsLead and develop HR operations team members, building capability, accountability, and operational effectiveness; andOther duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's Degree or Certification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience in related fieldMinimum of seven years of progressive experience in HR operations, compensation, compliance, or people operations leadershipMinimum of seven years managing cross-functional teamsProject management experience in a multi-project environmentProven ability to lead, develop, and coach teams, building capability, accountability, and operational effectivenessDemonstrated ability to design and operationalize HR operations programs from strategy through executionExperience designing compensation structures and overseeing payroll and compensation administration across diverse operating contextsStrong knowledge of employment law, compliance management, and multi-state workforce requirementsExperience overseeing facilities and office operations, including vendor management, lease administration, and workspace transitionsProven ability to assess compliance risk proactively and build scalable compliance infrastructureExperience designing benefits strategy and total rewards programs that balance competitiveness and financial sustainabilityProven ability to manage HRIS, system configuration, data integrity, and reporting infrastructureFluency with AI and technology as tools that augment and enhance operations programs and decision-makingExperience managing employee relations with consistency, care, and legal defensibilityStrong analytical skills with the ability to use operational data, workforce metrics, and compliance insights to inform strategy and decision-makingProven ability to evaluate and evolve operational systems, processes, and technologies to support organizational growth and changing business needsAbility to build collaborative partnerships across functions and integrate equity considerations into HR operations practices, programs, policies, and systemsCompany OverviewInvesting in your career (or your HR department!) can be time-consuming and complicated, often with disappointing results. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in College Park, MD, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is http://www.hiremdc.com.