X-energy · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, HR Operations
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$148K/yr - $246K/yr
10+ years expX-energy is a company focused on HR operations, and they are seeking a Senior Manager to lead their HR Shared Services and operational delivery model. The role involves ensuring HR services are accurate, compliant, and scalable while developing teams and optimizing processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop the HR Shared Services team, building strong managers, clear accountability, and a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
Own end-to-end HR service delivery across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, job changes, PARs, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and reporting
Establish and manage service standards (SLAs, KPIs, quality controls) to ensure speed, accuracy, compliance, and a consistent employee experience
Design and optimize HR workstreams, simplifying processes, reducing handoffs, and eliminating manual, low-value work
Build and maintain SOPs and knowledge resources to ensure consistency, scalability, and business continuity
Partner cross-functionally with HRBPs, Finance, IT, business owners and Legal to align HR operations with policy, compliance, and business priorities
Own HR operational reporting, delivering reliable insights on service performance, workforce trends, and data quality
Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex employee and manager issues, ensuring fair, timely, and well-documented resolution
Build the foundation for automation and systems enablement, translating operational needs into scalable, self-service and system-driven solutions
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
The skills required for this role are typically demonstrated by twelve plus years of relevant experience
10+ years of progressive HR Operations, HRIS, or People Systems leadership in high-growth, complex, or highly regulated environments
Strong working knowledge of enterprise HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) as operational and reporting enablers. Deep, hands-on expertise as a Workday Functional Lead or Product Owner, across multiple modules (HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Time, Talent, Reporting) will be given preference
Proven experience building enterprise HR operating models, governance frameworks, and SOX-compliant controls and driving process improvement, automation, and operational rigor across HR transactions and services
Demonstrated success leading large-scale Workday implementations, global rollouts, or major system transformations
Advanced capability in people analytics, workforce planning, and executive-level reporting
Experience managing HR vendors and supplier relationships, including contract oversight and invoice validation
Strong cross-functional leadership with Finance, IT, Legal, and external advisors
Solid understanding of employment compliance, data governance, and audit readiness (e.g., data privacy, payroll/benefits controls)
Proven people leader with experience developing managers and building high-performing teams
Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable guidance
High attention to detail paired with sound judgment and operational maturity
Preferred
Workday certifications (HCM, Advanced Compensation, Reporting, Prism, or Payroll)
Experience supporting private and public company governance or M&A integration
Background in manufacturing, energy, or other regulated industries
Exposure to AI-enabled HR analytics or automation platforms
Benefits
401K plan with an employer match
Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees
Company
X-energy
X-energy is a nuclear energy company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and nuclear fuels for clean energy generation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.71BKey Investors
Stack CapitalJane Street CapitalPittco Management
2026-01-28Private Equity· $5M
2025-11-24Series D· $700M
2025-03-05Private Equity· $22.8M
Leadership Team
J. Clay Sell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Taylor
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Licensing
Recent News
2026-01-16
MIT Technology Review
2026-01-13
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