Copy of Senior Director, People Operations and Total Rewards at TripleLift

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Feb, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

06 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Operations, Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Compliance, Data Accuracy, Project Management, Process Design, HR Systems, Change Management, Workforce Planning, Global Mobility, Workplace Strategy, Employee Engagement, Strategic Leadership

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

About TripleLift We're TripleLift, an advertising platform on a mission to elevate digital advertising through beautiful creative, quality publishers, actionable data and smart targeting. Through over 1 trillion monthly ad transactions, we help publishers and platforms monetize their businesses. Our technology is where the world's leading brands find audiences across online video, connected television, display and native ads. Brand and enterprise customers choose us because of our innovative solutions, premium formats, and supportive experts dedicated to maximizing their performance. As part of the Vista Equity Partners portfolio, we are NMSDC certified, qualify for diverse spending goals and are committed to economic inclusion. Find out how TripleLift raises up the programmatic ecosystem at triplelift.com. The Role TripleLift is seeking a strategic, influential, and hands-on Senior Director, People Operations & Total Rewards to shape and lead our global rewards strategy while delivering seamless employee experiences across the organization. This executive-level leader will oversee and develop a high-performing People Operations team, setting clear expectations, driving accountability, and ensuring excellence in payroll, compensation, benefits, and compliance worldwide. As a trusted advisor to the CPO, CFO, and executive leadership team, this individual will play a critical role in designing and executing total rewards strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent, while ensuring scalability, compliance, and financial discipline. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Team Development Serve as a trusted advisor on compensation, benefits, and payroll strategies that enable business growth and employee engagement.Provide strategic direction and mentorship to the People Operations team, setting clear accountabilities, driving professional development, and ensuring operational excellence.Lead change management for global People Ops programs with clear communication, timely execution, and high adoption rates in a fast-paced environment.Ensure consistent, transparent messaging and effective information flow across all levels of the company.Ensure end-to-end data accuracy across all People systems, from role creation to off boarding, by establishing scalable processes and governance for reliable reporting and compliance. Compensation & Total Rewards Strategy Design, implement, and govern global compensation structures, including frameworks, pay band architecture as well as supporting equity programs and incentive plans.Partner with the CPO and CFO on compensation strategy, annual budgeting, and long-term incentive planning.Lead market benchmarking, pay equity analyses, and global compensation reviews to ensure competitiveness, fairness, and transparency.Prepare compensation insights and proposals for the executive team and, when applicable, the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee.Develop innovative recognition and rewards programs that reflect TripleLift’s values, culture, and business objectives. Global Payroll & Compliance Provide strategic leadership of the global payroll function, ensuring compliant, accurate, and timely payroll cycles across all countries.Oversee variable compensation cycles, including merit increases, promotions, bonus programs and assist in the payment of commissions.Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure compliance with complex tax and employment laws, while continuously improving payroll systems and processes.Establish and maintain governance frameworks, audits, and metrics that safeguard accuracy and ensure executive-level visibility into payroll performance. Benefits Leadership Support the strategy, design, and execution of comprehensive global benefits programs that are competitive, inclusive, and cost-effective.Provide subject matter expertise on U.S. benefits while guiding regional HR teams on localized benefits aligned to market and regulatory requirements.Lead vendor strategy and negotiations to optimize costs, performance, and employee experience.Serve as the escalation point for complex benefits issues, ensuring resolution with empathy and operational excellence. Workforce Planning, Data & Systems Oversee HRIS strategy and workforce data governance, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and compliance across all People systems.Deliver workforce analytics and forecasting that inform executive decision-making and long-term people strategy.Partner with Finance and the CPO on workforce planning, modeling, and budgeting for global headcount and total rewards.Maintain audit readiness across payroll, benefits, and employee practices while proactively identifying and mitigating compliance risks. Global Mobility & Immigration Oversee the company’s global immigration and mobility strategy, partnering with external counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant, timely, and employee-focused experiences.Anticipate and advise on immigration policy changes, proactively communicating risks and opportunities to executive leadership. Workplace Strategy Lead the global workplace operations function, ensuring safe, efficient, and engaging work environments across all locations.Align workplace strategy with business needs, hybrid work models, and company culture while managing budgets and vendor relationships. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive experience in People Operations or Total Rewards, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. Deep knowledge of global payroll, benefits, and employment laws, practices and systems. Proven ability to lead and scale global People Operations teams in high-growth environments. Experience managing HR systems (e.g., ADP, HiBob, CultureAmp, or similar) and driving data accuracy and compliance. Strong project management and process design skills, particularly around building systems that scale with business growth. A collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with a passion for operational excellence and a bias to action. US Jobs: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the TripleLift US salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of TripleLift’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, an open Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits. Pay is based on various non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience, education, and skills. Benefits Available to Eligible Employees Include the following*: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans Flexible PTO 401k w/ employer match *Full-time employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits (subject to the terms of applicable plans/policies/agreements, which will be made available to you after commencing employment). Salary range transparency $150,000—$200,000 USD Life at TripleLift At TripleLift, we’re a team of great people who like who they work with and want to make everyone around them better. This means being positive, collaborative, and compassionate. We hustle harder than the competition and are continuously innovating. Learn more about TripleLift and our culture by visiting our LinkedIn Life page. Establishing People, Culture and Community Initiatives At TripleLift, we are committed to building a culture where people feel connected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We invest in our people and foster a workplace that encourages curiosity, celebrates shared values, and promotes meaningful connections across teams and communities. We want to ensure the best talent of every background, viewpoint, and experience has an opportunity to be hired, belong, and develop at TripleLift. Through our People, Culture, and Community initiatives, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. Privacy Policy Please see our Privacy Policies on our TripleLift and 1plusX websites. TripleLift does not accept unsolicited resumes from any type of recruitment search firm. Any resume submitted in the absence of a signed agreement will become the property of TripleLift and no fee shall be due.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director will shape and lead the global rewards strategy while overseeing a high-performing People Operations team. This role involves designing and executing total rewards strategies that attract, retain, and motivate talent, ensuring compliance and financial discipline.