HR Operations & Compensation Manager (Remote)
Quick Summary
Compensation Strategy & Administration Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the organization's compensation philosophy, governance framework, and compensation programs.
Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation plays a critical role in attracting, retaining, and rewarding talent, while effective HR Operations ensures a consistent, compliant, and scalable employee experience. The HR Operations & Compensation Manager is a strategic and hands-on HR leader responsible for building and advancing the organization's compensation programs, HR policies, operational processes, and workforce practices.
Reporting to the Senior Director, HR Operations, this role partners closely with the Chief People Officer, Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to establish a strong compensation foundation while driving broader HR operational excellence. The position serves as a key advisor on compensation, organizational design, workforce planning, employee relations strategy, policy development, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
This role is ideal for a leader who is comfortable balancing strategic program design with hands-on execution in a growing and evolving organization.
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Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Minimal travel expected (less than 10%), primarily for occasional in-person leadership meetings.
What We Offer
~1 min read- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and operational practices across the employee lifecycle.
- Drive process standardization, efficiency, and scalability within HR Operations to enhance the employee and manager experience.
- Partner with HR Operations and HRIS teams to optimize systems, workflows, reporting, and process automation.
- Support organizational compliance efforts, audit readiness activities, and adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through process redesign, technology adoption, and data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and Legal to provide guidance on employee relations strategies and support the resolution of complex or sensitive workplace matters.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and HR leaders on compensation, performance management, organizational effectiveness, and policy interpretation.
- Support workforce planning and organizational design initiatives by providing compensation insights and organizational recommendations.
- Collaborate across HR disciplines to ensure people programs, policies, and practices are aligned and effectively executed.
- Support organizational restructuring, workforce planning, and job design initiatives to align talent strategies with business objectives.
- Conduct organizational analyses and provide recommendations regarding role design, team structures, reporting relationships, and talent deployment.
- Ensure role definitions, compensation structures, and organizational frameworks support business growth and operational effectiveness.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional HR initiatives and special projects that enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and maturity of the HR function.
- Represent HR Operations and Compensation in business and HR leadership discussions, providing strategic recommendations and operational insights.
- Take on additional responsibilities and projects as organizational priorities evolve.
- Development and implementation of a scalable compensation structure and governance framework.
- Improved consistency and efficiency of compensation-related decisions and processes.
- Accurate and timely job evaluations, market pricing, and pay recommendations.
- Enhanced HR policy, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
- Positive stakeholder feedback from HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders.
- Successful execution of key HR Operations, workforce planning, and organizational design initiatives.
- Increased process standardization and improved employee and manager experience across the employee lifecycle.
Requirements
~1 min read- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification.
- Experience supporting pay transparency initiatives and compliance with evolving pay transparency regulations.
- Experience conducting internal equity analyses and developing remediation strategies.
- Experience supporting employee relations matters and workplace investigations.
- Experience with HRIS platforms, compensation management systems, and HR technology implementations.
- Experience in HR Operations, HR Business Partner, Total Rewards, or Organizational Effectiveness functions.
- Experience leading HR process improvement or transformation initiatives.
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
TPx is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast-feeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability (including medical condition), military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other status protected by law or regulation.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.
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- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant hands-on compensation experience.
- Demonstrated experience conducting market pricing, compensation analysis, job evaluation, and salary administration.
- Experience designing, implementing, or maintaining job architecture, job leveling frameworks, and compensation structures.
- Experience supporting HR Operations, HR Business Partner, Total Rewards, or related HR functions.
- Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a dynamic environment.
- Experience leading projects, influencing stakeholders, and driving organizational change.
- Strong understanding of compensation principles, market benchmarking, internal equity, salary administration, and pay transparency practices.
- Knowledge of employment laws, compensation regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable business recommendations.
- Excellent project management, organization, and process improvement skills.
- Ability to build effective partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and business functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and educate leaders at all levels.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and manage sensitive employee information.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HR reporting tools.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and help build scalable processes, programs, and frameworks.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- First seen
- September 25, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- -1
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 61%
- Scored at
- September 25, 2026
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