[Hiring] Sr. Director, Total Rewards & HR Technology @2U

Role Description

We are looking for a Sr. Director, Total Rewards and HR Technology to drive the execution and modernization of the foundational operational pillars of our People organization. This role is designed for a forward-thinking HR leader who embraces AI and has a keen eye for efficiency, scalability, and operational excellence. As a key contributor to executive leadership, you will balance strategic implementation with a hands-on approach, leading critical compensation, benefits, and HR technology initiatives that support the company’s global workforce.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Total Rewards Strategy & Execution
  • Drive the implementation and ongoing management of the global compensation and benefits strategy, ensuring total rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned to business objectives.
  • Lead execution of the company’s annual merit, bonus, and compensation planning cycles, streamlining processes for efficiency and clarity.
  • Develop and maintain scalable compensation frameworks, pay practices, and rewards governance processes.
  • Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on compensation, benefits, and workforce planning considerations.
• HR Technology & Systems Optimization
  • Drive key initiatives on the HR Technology roadmap, with a focus on maximizing Workday capabilities and exploring AI-driven HR solutions and automation opportunities.
  • Lead HR systems optimization and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.
  • Partner cross-functionally to improve data integrity, workflows, reporting capabilities, and system scalability across People operations.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Manage and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a high-performance and development-oriented environment.
  • Establish team priorities, drive accountability, and support career development and succession planning within the function.
  • Lead through organizational change and evolving business priorities with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Operational Support
  • Provide strategic counsel and insights to the Chief People Officer’s team and other senior leaders on all matters related to human capital investment and organizational health.
  • Partner with Payroll, Finance, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, Legal, and other business stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and compliance across rewards and HR systems.
  • Support enterprise initiatives related to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, compliance, and process transformation.
  • Act as a hands-on leader capable of solving complex operational and process challenges in fast-paced environments.
• Analytics, Reporting & Strategic Insights
  • Leverage compensation, workforce, and HR systems data to support business decision-making and operational effectiveness.
  • Develop reporting and insights that inform compensation planning, workforce trends, and HR operational priorities.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in Total Rewards, HR Operations, or HR Technology.
• Extensive experience managing global compensation strategies, benefits programs, and company-wide merit cycles.
• Significant experience with Workday, HR systems optimization, and HR process automation.
• Proven success managing and developing teams.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with executive-level People leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and operational mindset with experience leveraging workforce and compensation data to support decision-making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
• Full-time, U.S. benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
  • Free snacks and drinks in-office
  • Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
  • Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break
• The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($231,000 - $263,000), with potential bonus eligibility.