Director, Total Rewards & People Operations

Total Rewards Strategy:

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of Tides’ total rewards programs.
• Ensure total rewards programs remain competitive, cost‑effective, equitable, and aligned with the needs of a remote, multi-state workforce.
• Partner with the benefits brokers to monitor market trends and regulatory changes impacting compensation and benefits strategies.

Benefits Strategy, Administration & Compliance:

• Partner with benefits brokers to implement and manage a full suite of benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), FSAs/HSAs, leave programs and ancillary benefits.
• Oversee all compliance and governance activities related to benefits programs, including Form 5500 filings, ACA reporting, and related regulatory submissions.
• Lead leave of absence administration ensuring timely case management and compliance with federal and state laws.

People Operations, HRIS & Workforce Data Integrity:

• Provide strategic leadership over People Operations processes including HRIS functionality, employee lifecycle operations, and workforce data integrity.
• Ensure effective utilization of HR technology platforms to support accurate data, reporting, analytics, and compliance.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to ensure sound budgeting, system sustainability, and workforce data governance.