Director, People Operations

Rush Street Interactive

Director of People Operations managing and scaling global benefits, payroll, and compensation functions for Rush Street Interactive. Focusing on strategy and execution in a rapidly growing company.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team responsible for global benefits strategy and management, payroll processing, and compensation program management
Own the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of competitive global benefits programs that attract and retain top talent
Lead payroll vendor strategy and processing decisions, ensuring the organization has the right partners, processes, and infrastructure to support a growing global workforce
Drive the annual compensation planning process, including salary benchmarking, merit cycles, incentive programs, and equity administration
Partner with senior leadership to develop and evolve the organization’s compensation philosophy, ensuring it is competitive, equitable, and aligned with business objectives
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compensation, benefits, payroll, and broader People Operations strategy
Oversee global job leveling, career architecture frameworks, and compensation structures to ensure consistency and equity across all regions
Partner with Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international regulations across all markets
Foster a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement to drive efficiency, scalability, and an exceptional employee experience
Build and present reporting, analytics, and insights on People Operations metrics to inform leadership decision-making
Champion a best-in-class employee experience through thoughtful program design, communication, and operational excellence
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on simplifying processes, increasing operational efficiency, and enhancing employee satisfaction
Partner cross-functionally with People Partners, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership on broader people strategy initiatives as needed
Evaluate and optimize People Operations systems, workflows, and processes to support organizational growth and scalability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
10+ years of experience in People Operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing a team
Exposure to building and successfully executing payroll, benefits and compensation strategies and processes
Proven ability to track, prioritize and drive to success on multiple concurrent projects with a strong operational background
Hands-on, solutions-oriented leader with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution in a fast-paced environment
Strong working knowledge of HR platforms like Workday and ADP
Excellent communication, influencing, and change management capabilities
Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables and analytics
Ability to partner cross-functionally and advise senior leaders
Ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Vendor management and global compliance knowledge
Global mindset and experience working in a multicultural environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual company bonus (Eligibility Varies by Role)
401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 4%
Comprehensive medical coverage (HSA & FSA plans), dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (Eligibility Varies by Role)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll processingcompensation program managementsalary benchmarkingmerit cyclesincentive programsequity administrationHR platformsExcelanalyticsvendor management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencingchange managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationoperational excellencestrategic thinkingcross-functional partnership