Rush Street Interactive

Online casino and sports betting

Director,PeopleOperations

$175–250k ~AI est. United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director, People Operations at Rush Street Interactive. Skills: Global benefits, Payroll processing, Compensation programs. Lead and develop team. Own global benefits strategy”

Industry & Context.

Online casino and sports betting
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years People Operations experience, 5+ years leadership experience, Proven ability to track projects, Excel skills including formulas, Excel skills including pivot tables, Excel skills including analytics

Nice to Have

Experience with Workday, Experience with ADP

What You'll Do.

Lead and develop team

Own global benefits strategy

Manage payroll processing

Manage compensation programs

Design global benefits programs

Implement global benefits programs

Evaluate global benefits programs

Lead payroll vendor strategy

Drive annual compensation planning

Develop compensation philosophy

Evolve compensation philosophy

Oversee global job leveling

Oversee career architecture frameworks

Oversee compensation structures

Ensure compliance with regulations

Foster collaboration culture

Foster operational excellence culture

Foster continuous improvement culture

Build People Operations reporting

Present People Operations analytics

Champion employee experience

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Increase operational efficiency

Enhance employee satisfaction

Partner on people strategy

Evaluate People Operations systems

Optimize People Operations workflows

Optimize People Operations processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with senior leadership; Partner with Finance; Partner with Legal; Cross-functional collaboration

Communication Scope

Advise senior leadership; Influence stakeholders; Build consensus; Present reporting; Present analytics

Process & Methodology

Project prioritization, Project execution

Full Job Description

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game. We are looking for a Director of People Operations to lead and scale our global benefits, payroll, and compensation functions. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, someone who can build scalable, employee-centered programs while managing a team and partnering closely with senior leadership. Reporting to the VP, People Operations, you will own the infrastructure that keeps our people programs running seamlessly across a growing global organization. What You'll Do: 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, fede

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