Senior Director, Total Rewards and People Operations
About the role
This role is a key member of the people leadership team at Optro, a leading audit, risk, ESG, and InfoSec platform. You will design strategic frameworks and operational infrastructure for global Total Rewards and People Operations.
Responsibilities
Own and scale global benefits, compensation, and people operations to ensure equitable, market-aligned, and data-backed programs across all regions.
Support a high-performance culture, ensure pay for performance, and design rewards to help attract and retain top talent.
Utilize robust market and internal data to interpret compensation and benefits trends, delivering actionable, objective insights to drive balanced business decisions.
Execute executive compensation and equity strategies, partnering closely with the executive team and supporting Board of Directors' needs, including the Compensation Committee.
Drive the people and rewards strategy for global expansion, considering local culture and compliance requirements.
Oversee and modernize the HR technology infrastructure and roadmap, leveraging emerging trends to transition our operations to an AI-first model.
Build data-backed, scalable programs that meet employees where they are today while positioning Optro for future growth.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Total Rewards and People Operations team, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years of Total Rewards and People Operations experience within dynamic scaling companies, including experience in both private equity-backed and public companies.
Analytical & Objective: Deeply analytical mindset with a track record of building rewards structures that are strictly defensible, fiscally sustainable, and backed by clear data metrics.
Strategic & Hands-On: Excited about contributing at both hands-on and strategic levels to build programs and processes that scale for exponential growth.
Trusted Partner: Earns the role of a trusted strategic partner for leaders across the business, including the executive team, by providing reliable, data-backed guidance.
Collaborative Builder: Builds strong cross-functional relationships (finance, legal, IT) and identifies the best external partners to help scale operations efficiently.
Forward-Thinking Mindset: Keeps a pulse on new technologies, AI trends, and evolving employee expectations to modernize and future-proof our people systems.
Execution Focus: Resourceful and operationally focused in a fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
QualificationsMinimum of 10 years of Total Rewards and People Operations experience within dynamic scaling companies, including experience in both private equity-backed and public companies.
Skills
Experience in designing and implementing global Total Rewards and People Operations programs.
Strong analytical and data-driven skills to interpret compensation and benefits trends.
Strategic thinking and ability to balance business needs with employee satisfaction.
Experience in executive compensation and equity strategies.
Ability to lead and mentor a high-performing team.
Knowledge of emerging HR technologies and trends.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and bonus program.
Comprehensive employee health coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Flexible vacation policy.
Parental leave.
Access to employee resource groups.
Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers.
Pay
The target salary range for this role is $230,000 - $260,000, with offers including a bonus and equity. Offers are based on a variety of factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, relevant skills, experience, and certifications, and location within our regional tiers.
Schedule
Full-time position.