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Director of HR Operations & Total Rewards

Kansas City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Mar 2026

💰 $200,000/yr($142,000/yr – $200,000/yr)

About the role

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

Director of HR Operations & Total Rewards
The Director of HR Operations & Total Rewards serves as a strategic and operational leader responsible for optimizing the organization’s HR infrastructure and advancing a comprehensive, competitive total rewards philosophy. This role directs all aspects of HR operations, including compensation, benefits, HRIS, analytics, and policy administration, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance standards, and a culture of equity, engagement, and excellence.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Develop and execute the HR operations and total rewards strategy to align with organizational goals and drive a consistent, high-quality team member experience.
Design, implement, and govern compensation programs and pay structures that are equitable, performance-based, and market-competitive.
Lead the administration and continuous improvement of employee benefits programs that enhance well-being, engagement, and retention while balancing cost and competitiveness.
Oversee HR technology systems; partner with Information Technology, Finance, and Payroll to ensure integration, automation, data accuracy, and ease of use across HRIS and related platforms.
Establish and maintain robust HR analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools that inform leadership decisions and measure organizational health and people outcomes.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations by developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and audit practices that mitigate risk and promote consistency.
In partnership with the HR leadership team, oversee the preparation, submission and maintenance of EEO-1 and Affirmative Action plan reporting.
Oversee leave of absence programs and other regulatory processes to ensure legal compliance, operational efficiency, and a supportive team member experience.
Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives.
Lead process improvement initiatives that streamline HR operations, leverage technology, and advance standardization and scalability across the enterprise.
Develop and implement communication and change management strategies that promote understanding and engagement in HR programs and initiatives.
Participates in the development of departmental budgets and is accountable to budgetary expectations.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Development, or a related discipline preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing HR operations, compensation, benefits, or HR systems.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing total rewards programs (compensation, benefits, recognition, and wellness).
Proven success implementing or optimizing HR information systems and leveraging HR analytics for business insight.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, compliance, and HR governance practices.
Experience leading cross-functional HR projects and driving process optimization or automation initiatives.
Professional certification(s) such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), or CEBS (Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) preferred.