People Operations Director - Strategic, Hands-On Leader

Stoneway Talent Solutions; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoneway Talent Solutions is partnering with a client in Metairie, LA to recruit a Director of People Operations. The role demands a visible, hands-on leader who treats people strategy as a business discipline and earns trust across the organization.

The Director will own employment administration, data integrity, and compliant, high-performing employee experiences. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and proficiency in HR systems are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading employment administration across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory obligations.
• Ability to translate business needs into practical, scalable people strategies.
• Proven track record building programs rather than only administering processes.

Responsibilities

• Own compensation structure, benchmarking, and salary architecture.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and audit-ready records.
• Ensure payroll practices and wage documentation withstand review.
• Coach leaders through difficult conversations and strengthen manager capability.
• Partner across Safety, Benefits, Talent Attraction, and Learning & Development.

Skills

People Operations leadership

Employment administration

HR data analytics

HR systems

Compliance knowledge

Tools

HRIS systems

People analytics tools

Job description

Stoneway Talent Solutions is partnering with a client in Metairie, LA to recruit a Director of People Operations. The role demands a visible, hands-on leader who treats people strategy as a business discipline and earns trust across the organization.

The Director will own employment administration, data integrity, and compliant, high-performing employee experiences. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and proficiency in HR systems are essential.