Head of HR Operations & People Strategy

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Health insurance plans

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union in Waterford, CT seeks a strategic Vice President of Human Resources Operations to lead talent operations, total rewards, benefits, employee and labor relations, HR systems, policy, and analytics. The role partners with People & Culture and Learning & Development to align HR practices with business goals.

You will oversee HR policy, workforce analytics, compensation philosophy, benefits programs, payroll coordination, and HRIS while building a high-performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field required; master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience in HR operations, performance, compensation, benefits, and labor relations.
• Experience with unionized environments preferred; professional certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent operations, performance management, and job architecture.
• Lead total rewards, salary benchmarking, and benefits programs.
• Direct HRIS, payroll, reporting, and workforce analytics.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and labor agreements.
• Provide leadership to HR team and partner with executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic HR

Data analytics

Employee relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

SHRM-SCP / SPHR / CEBS preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

Benefits administration software

Job description

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union in Waterford, CT seeks a strategic Vice President of Human Resources Operations to lead talent operations, total rewards, benefits, employee and labor relations, HR systems, policy, and analytics. The role partners with People & Culture and Learning & Development to align HR practices with business goals.

You will oversee HR policy, workforce analytics, compensation philosophy, benefits programs, payroll coordination, and HRIS while building a high-performing