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Director, Human Resources Operations

Bethesda, MDFull-time$195k2026-06-30 → 2026-10-17
Hybrid

Core

Lead the firm's HR operations and total rewards function, owning compensation, benefits, payroll, 401(k), wellness, HRIS, and data analytics.

Role type

Director, Human Resources Operations

Builds

HR operating model, compensation programs, benefits administration, payroll processes, and employee lifecycle management

Domain

Financial services / Asset management

Required skills

Compensation program ownership, total rewards strategy, benefits administration, 401(k) compliance, payroll management, HRIS configuration, employee relations, team leadership, data analytics, financial acumen

Preferred skills

Financial services compensation survey experience (e.g., McLagan), long-term incentive plan design, job architecture development, asset management background

Technologies

Paylocity, Greenhouse, McLagan

Responsibilities

Own compensation programs including base salary, bonus, and incentive structures; Lead annual review cycles and offer decisions; Oversee benefits programs and vendor relationships; Manage payroll processes and 401(k) plan administration; Lead day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle; Manage and develop a small team of HR professionals

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on execution