The Director of People Operations is responsible for managing a People Operations team and providing HR support to assigned departments. The Director oversees and supports the creation and clarification of policies, processes, and people strategies that promote an engaged workforce. Acting as a partner, the Director aligns institutional objectives with team members and management in designated units. The Director serves as a consultant to leadership on Human Resources-related issues, assessing and anticipating HR-related needs, and communicating proactively with the HR team and departments. The Director maintains an effective level of institutional literacy about the departments’ mid-range plans, organizational design, and culture, training their team to do the same. This role includes strategizing across the organization on people and culture-related initiatives.
Considering candidates in the below states only:
AL, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OR, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY
Responsibilities
Oversee the People Operations function with an emphasis on engaging team members to reduce attrition, promote an inclusive culture of trust, accountability, psychological safety, and organizational excellence, while reducing employment-related risks
Collaborate extensively with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and L&D departments on team member engagement
Partner with AVP to develop and implement People Ops strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with organizational objectives
Lead the people movement process
Oversee the annual review process
Ensure People Operations data is clearly communicated to business units and provides strategic insight and trend analyses
Lead the team in collaborating with stakeholders to respond to, investigate, and resolve complex team member concerns, with an emphasis on direct support to Shared Services departments
Partner with AVP and Business Insights on departmental Team Member Engagement Surveys to understand team members’ perspectives and identify gaps between organizational goals and daily operations
Collaborate with leadership to understand business goals and ensure People Ops initiatives support the overall strategic plan
Ensure that the department’s policies and procedures comply with federal and state laws
Responsible for Team Handbook updates, comprehension, and dissemination
Advise management and team members regarding the interpretation and application of
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or HR industry certifications
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a leadership role leading other HRBP's
Proven history of successfully managing a department with emphasis on team member relations
Strong critical thinking, conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills
Able to present and communicate to large groups of people
Must be flexible and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks including resolving complaints, counseling managers and team members on the interpretation of policies, procedures
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships internally and externally
Action and solutions oriented
Able to professionally communicate fluently in verbal and written English
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with professional demeanor
Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build strong relationships
Exemplify professional standards of discretion and uphold confidentiality
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual business tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Able to support and lead in a diverse and inclusive work environment
Ability to travel quarterly to Tampa office
Medical Dental Vision
FSA/HSA (Depending on Medical Plan chosen)
$50,000 Life Insurance (Company paid)
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance (Team Member paid)
Employee Assistance Program – EAP (company paid)
Long Term Disability (company paid)
Short Term Disability (Team Member paid)
Supplemental Insurance such as Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital (Team Member Paid)
Paid Time Off – 15 days accrued in year 1, 9 holidays, and 1 day of Volunteering Time Off
401k (eligible upon completion of 90 days of employment and must be at least 21 years of age)
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Human Resources
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