Director Of Hr Operations

The Director of HR Operations is a critical role that creates and leads HR Operations function and will be responsible for the strategic analysis, administration of HRIS (Paylocity), payroll and benefits.

The Director HR Operations is responsible for developing strategy across North America working closely with the leadership teams to assess, develop and implement the best in class Total Rewards solutions that empower our teams to exceed our consumer expectations in a seamless way.

This position is based in Irvine, CA this role reports to our Senior Director of Human Resources Americas.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and submit all required payroll/benefits reporting (W-2, 1099, 401K, EEO-1, ACA, EDD filings/garnishment request, quarterly
• Responsible for major payroll processes across the organizations, such as the annual merit, bonus, commission, and spanning the forecasting and planning through communication to employees. Partners with the leadership team to effectively plan for key deliverables and communicate changes in real time.
• Builds, develops, and leads a team capable of supporting a rapidly growing organization.
• Oversees all aspects of annual open enrollment including internal communication and implementation.
• Maintains payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements (including, but not limited to, FLSA, minimum wage laws and ordinances, holiday and overtime pay) in each jurisdiction in which we maintain an office, including global locations.
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing payroll and benefits programs, recommending and executing plan revision and updates consistent with market trends and best practices on an annual or bi-annual basis as needed.
• Tracks and provides monthly and annual staffing metrics, turnover rates, and other people related analytics as needed.
• Additional duties as necessary.
• Manages the full suite of employee benefit programs inclusive of workers compensation, retirement, life, disability, COBRA, LOA, etc.
• The overall Total Rewards strategy to ensure competitive benefit programs align with our long-term goals and are effectively communicated so that our employees understand and utilize the full value of our investments in their well-being.
• Prepares the annual payroll budget in collaboration with Finance.

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• Demonstrated strength in building relationships both internally and externally, with a diverse group of employees at all levels.
• 10+ years of progressive Payroll & Benefits experience with demonstrated success in developing, implementing, and managing programs both domestically and internationally.
• Open to change, able to quickly pivot and recommend actions for continuous improvement with the ability to flex and be resilient when obstacles present themselves and priorities shift.
• Analytical, innovative thinker with strategic acumen; understands larger organizational context to develop HR initiatives that serve the needs of employees and business objectives.
• Ability to build employee centric rewards programs while balancing business goals and financial boundaries
• Proficient in technologies of MS Outlook with advanced Excel and Data Visualization knowledge
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, and payroll.
• Skilled with Paylocity HRIS/Payroll systems and their functionality
• Working knowledge of governmental regulations (ADA, FMLA, COBRA, etc..)
• Strong planning, organizational, facilitation and change management skills; ability to lead and manage large-scale projects; must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and have strong organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years experience leading and developing teams.