Sr. Director, HR Operations

• →Build, develop, and lead high-performing HR operations teams across functional areas.
• →Act as a strategic partner to the CHRO and broader HR leadership team, contributing to the enterprise-wide people strategy.
• →Collaborate cross-functional with Legal, Finance, IT, Production, and business leaders to deliver integrated and customer centric solutions.
• →Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Drive the design and administration of competitive and equitable total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, incentive plans, and recognition programs.
• Ensure total rewards offerings align with Scout Motors' business strategy, talent philosophy, and market positioning, while supporting attraction, retention, and
• engagement.
• Oversee job leveling and pay governance ensuring competitiveness, internal equity, compliance, and scalability.
• Partner closely with Finance and business leaders on headcount planning, compensation budgeting, and incentive design.

• Own the HR technology life cycle, including HRIS, compensation and benefits administration, and related tools, ensuring scalability, data integrity, and an excellent employee experience.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, data analytics, process optimization, and system enhancements.
• Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.

• Lead HR compliance strategy across federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Ensure HR policies, practices, and processes are compliant, consistently applied, and aligned with Scout Motors' values.
• Oversee audits, regulatory reporting, and risk mitigation related to HR operations.
• Serve as a trusted partner within HR, with Compliance, and with VW Group on compliance-related matters. 

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $210,000.00 - $255,000.00

Internal leveling code: M5

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.