Job description
Join phData, a dynamic and innovative leader in the modern data stack. We partner with major cloud data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Azure, GCP, Fivetran, Pinecone, Glean and dbt to deliver cutting-edge services and solutions.We’re committed to helping global enterprises overcome their toughest data challenges.
phData is a remote-first global company with employees based in the United States, Latin America and India. We celebrate the culture of each of our team members and foster a community of technological curiosity, ownership and trust. Even though we’re growing extremely fast, we maintain a casual, exciting work environment. We hire top performers and allow you the autonomy to deliver results.
- 6x Snowflake Partner of the Year (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Fivetran, dbt, Atlation, Matillion Partner of the Year
- #1 Partner in Snowflake Advanced Certifications
- 600+ Expert Cloud Certifications (Sigma, AWS, Azure, Dataiku, etc)
- Recognized as an award-winning workplace in US, India and LATAM
The HR Director of Total Rewards and Systems is a multifaceted role responsible for overseeing phData’s total rewards (compensation and benefits) programs and HRIS/HCM systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple HR functions effectively. The Director will report to the VP of People Operations and work cross functionally to support the organization’s People Ops objectives.
Who You Are:
- You are comfortable operating and leading in a work environment with rapid change.
- You are accustomed to pivoting when organizational needs or priorities change, and you can take on unanticipated new initiatives with ease.
- You work well on a team. You are collaborative, humble, full of integrity, open-minded, fun to work with and decisive.
- You are a problem-solver who is great at listening, asking questions, and being curious about all sides of any given situation.
- You take ownership and demonstrate a high degree of accountability.
- Be able to explain both the “what” and the “why” when rolling out new programs, policies, and decisions.
- Have a bias for action and be comfortable making quick decisions in response to changing conditions, but use discretion and sound judgment to pursue other opinions as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Experience with designing and managing compensation strategies and salary structures that align with company goals, ensuring internal equity, market competitiveness and support for talent retention and career progression.
- Manage health and welfare benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans.
- Management, implementation, and optimization of the Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) technology solutions: Lattice, Enboarder, Paycom, and Greenhouse preferred.
- Lead HRIS/HCM related projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements.
- Ensure that HR systems are effectively supporting the organization’s HR processes, data management, and reporting needs.
- Utilize a data-driven mindset to identify key People Operations metrics that drive insights and inform decision-making to support long-term growth objectives.
- Lead with best practices and proven methodologies for process improvement, scalability, and automation to support long-term growth objectives.
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of regulations, laws, and industry best practices to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to personnel.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 2+ years in a Director level role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
- Hold a professional HR certification, with Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
- Experience designing and managing salary structures and other compensation/benefit programs that are competitive and compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
- A strong track record of delivering results with HR systems, compensation, and benefits.
- Experience managing HR systems, including leading implementations and integrations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Why phData? We Offer:
- Enjoy our Remote-First Workplace and award-winning culture which prizes autonomy, creativity, and diversity
- Competitive comp, generous vacation (4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays), excellent benefits (health/dental/vision) and matching 401k
- Accelerated learning through continuous training, paid certifications & professional development allowance
- Other cool perks include paid certifications, personal development allowance and office allowance.
phData celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our approach helps us to build a winning team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. So, regardless of how your diversity expresses itself, you can find a home here at phData. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at People Operations.
