Director of Human Resources Operations job at Oregon State Credit Union in Corvallis, OR

Title: Director of Human Resources Operations Location: Corvallis United States Job Description: With a long‑standing reputation for integrity, service excellence, and true member focus, Oregon State Credit Union is recognized as one of the most respected credit unions in the Northwest. Guided by our vision to create financial solutions that make lives better, we're growing our HR team - and we're looking for a leader who is energized by purpose, people, and possibility. If you love Benefits, Compensation, and Data… this might be your perfect next chapter. Do you light up when you talk about benefits strategy, compensation design, or the power of people analytics?Do you lead with curiosity, stay grounded in learning, and hold yourself to exceptionally high standards?Do you thrive in a mission‑driven environment where your work genuinely improves the lives of employees and members? If yes - keep reading. About the Role We're excited to introduce a newly created position: Director, HR Operations. This role plays a pivotal part in driving operational excellence and ensuring effective, compliant, and people‑centered delivery of our core HR programs. As a direct partner to the SVP, Human Resources, the Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across: Benefits Compensation HR Data & People Analytics Leave Management HR Compliance You will also directly lead and support two HR team members whose work centers in these areas, helping them grow and excel in their specialties What you will need to be successful: HR Operations & Leadership: Proven ability to lead and optimize HR operations including driving process improvement, standardization, and scalability while maintaining strong service delivery and compliance. Demonstrated success leading, mentoring and developing high-performing HR operations teams. Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes, improve employee experience, and align HR operations with organizational goals. Benefits & Compensation Expertise: Extensive experience overseeing the strategy, design, administration, and evaluation of employee benefits programs. Ability to partner effectively with brokers and vendors to ensure cost effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience. Proven expertise in compensation program design, job architecture, salary structures, market benchmarking, and annual compensation cycles. HR Data, Analytics & Systems: High proficiency in HR reporting, dashboards, metrics, and analytics to support data-driven decision making. Prior experience ensuring data integrity across enterprise HRIS platforms while also driving continuous improvement in system functionality and reporting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex HR concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Leave Management & Compliance: Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR compliance requirements. Experience overseeing complex leave programs including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, parental, and disability leaves. Ability to guide HR partners and leaders through complex leave and accommodation scenarios. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and decision-making skills with a high degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality. Experience & Education: Ten years of progressive human resources experience with an in-depth knowledge in one or more of the following areas: benefits, compensation, HR analytics, leave management, and compliance. Five or more years of experience managing HR teams. Prior experience with enterprise-level HRIS platforms, building HR data analytics, and managing vendor partner relationships required. Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CCP, or CBP preferred. Ways we'll appreciate you: A collaborative and positive workplace culture Initial and on-going support, training and mentorship with promotion opportunities Competitive wages, bonuses, paid holidays and paid time off 100% credit-union-paid employee coverage for medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; dependent coverage also available 401k Plan with an amazingly generous credit union match! Tax-saving Flexible Spending and Health Savings Plans Premier membership perks, company clothing, wellness and recognition programs Since it began in 1954, Oregon State Credit Union has been a member-owned, not-for-profit financial services institution. We exist for the benefit of our member-owners, and not to profit from them. That's what makes us different from banks and how we're able to create financial solutions that make lives better. Location: 4800 SW Research Way, CorvallisWork type: Full-time, Hybrid and ExemptCompensation: $140-160k/year DOE + bonus Oregon State Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. The information above provides the general nature of work performed in this position and outlines primary qualifications. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in the US and pass a background screening to the satisfaction of Oregon State Credit Union. Apply tot his job