Sr. Director, HR Operations

The Opportunity

Scout Motors is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources Operations to lead and scale core HR operational functions during a period of rapid growth. This role is critical to building a world-class people infrastructure that supports a high-performance value-driven organization.

Reporting to the CHRO the Sr. Director of HR Operations will be responsible for designing and executing scalable strategies across Total Rewards HR Systems and HR Compliance. This leader will bring a strong operational mindset deep functional expertise and the ability to translate business strategy into effective HR solutions that support both corporate and manufacturing environments.

This position is based in Charlotte NC with regular collaboration across Scout Motors locations and functions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• 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.

Total Rewards

• 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.

HR Systems & Analytics

• 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.

HR Compliance

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; masters degree or MBA preferred.

• 15 years of progressive HR experience with significant leadership experience in HR Operations Total Rewards and HR Systems.

• Experience in automotive manufacturing technology or other complex fast-growing environments is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in compensation benefits HR technology analytics global mobility and compliance.

• Proven ability to scale HR operations in a high-growth transformation environment.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

• Experience leading and developing senior-level teams.