Director, People Operations

Overview ICON is looking for a Director of People Operations to provide unified leadership across people and talent acquisition operations, total rewards, payroll, and HR technology functions. This role will transform existing processes into proactive, scalable systems while building cohesive teams that support rapid growth across a distinct set of business units. If you are an HR operator with experience creating processes across both People and Talent Acquisition and want to build and own solutions that drive meaningful results across the business, this role is for you. This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Austin, TX HQ Campus and reports to the VP of People. Responsibilities Leadership: Lead and unify people operations, talent acquisition operations, total rewards, and HR technology functions. People & Talent Operations: Hire and develop team members across the People Ops functional area; build and maintain strong working relationships and feedback loops between the People Operations group and unit-embedded HR and TA Business Partners. Onboarding and Employee Lifecycle: Own and oversee onboarding, offboarding, performance, merit, and job change processes. Roadmaps & Adoption: Develop and execute roadmaps that transform existing processes into proactive, scalable operations; build and launch clear operational guidance for end users to support adoption. Metrics & Systems: Build metrics, systems, and team structures that enable efficient talent acquisition at scale; analyze workflows and implement systematic improvements that reduce manual effort and increase scalability. Total Rewards Lead total rewards and payroll operations, ensuring operational continuity and strategic alignment. Oversee comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that support rapid organizational scaling. Technology Optimize HR technology systems to create an integrated tech stack supporting operational efficiency. Scope and lead RFP processes for new technology solutions. Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of progressive people operations experience with at least 3 years in functional manager or higher leadership roles. Proven track record leading people operations transformation in scaling organizations (300+ employees). Direct experience managing total rewards and HR technology implementations. Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams across multiple HR disciplines. Experience developing strategic roadmaps and executing operational improvements that deliver measurable outcomes. Strong background in talent acquisition operations and recruiting process optimization. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience in high-growth technology or manufacturing environments. Experience working with government contract requirements. Proven ability to build structure from ground up. Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive operational decisions. Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without direct authority. Physical/Environmental Requirements Office-based role with occasional travel for team meetings or company events. ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination-free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans\' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended). 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