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Sr. Director, People Operations & Total Rewards

Betterment · Betterment HQ - New York City · On-site

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About Betterment

Betterment can help grow your money by making saving and investing easy. Invest in a tailored portfolio, set buckets for your goals, and earn rewards. Backed by Bessemer and Menlo.

About the role

As Senior Director of People Operations & Total Rewards, you’ll shape and execute a holistic compensation strategy that’s both strategic and operational. You’ll lead all aspects of People Operations & Total Rewards (e.g., compensation, equity, payroll, benefits, and related-HR systems), ensuring programs are data-driven, competitive, and aligned with our company mission. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in People Operations and Total Rewards, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
  • Deep knowledge of payroll, benefits, and employment laws, practices and systems
  • Proven ability to lead People Operations teams in high-growth environments
  • Experience managing HR systems (e.g., ADP, Pave, CultureAmp, Lattice, Greenhouse) and driving data accuracy and compliance
  • Strong project management and process design skills, particularly around building systems that scale with business growth (including IPO readiness)
  • A collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented approach with a passion for operational excellence and a bias to action
More about this role

Betterment is a leading, technology-driven financial services company that offers investing, savings and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors as well as financial wellness solutions, including a 401(k) for small and medium-sized businesses. Our team is passionate about our mission, to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease. We’re headquartered in NYC and offer hybrid NY-based positions (four days/ week in-office, with no required office days during the summer and winter holidays).

As Senior Director of People Operations & Total Rewards, you’ll shape and execute a holistic compensation strategy that’s both strategic and operational. You’ll lead all aspects of People Operations & Total Rewards (e.g., compensation, equity, payroll, benefits, and related-HR systems), ensuring programs are data-driven, competitive, and aligned with our company mission. As a trusted advisor to the CPO, CFO, and executive leadership team, you 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. You’ll act as both architect and...

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