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Head of HR Enablement & Operations

Ibotta ibotta.com Open · verified Oct 19, 2026
Hybrid Denver Full-time Director HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Director-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at Ibotta. Denver · full-time · $190,000–$235,000 base.

SalaryStated by Ibotta
$190,000 – $235,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityDirector
LocationDenver
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$190,000–$235,000
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 5w ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Lead people operations across Workday administration, benefits, and payroll, while developing the team responsible for those functions
  • Set the HR automation direction across Workday, the broader HR technology stack, and links to other enterprise systems
  • Oversee HR technology and operations vendors, improving service, efficiency, and the value of their offerings
  • Work with Talent Acquisition on Ashby ATS and recruiting analytics, and with HR Business Partners on self-service and stronger HR processes

What you bring

  • At least ten years in core people operations, including areas such as HR systems, payroll, or benefits administration
  • At least four years leading people, plus experience building and putting an HR technology strategy into practice
  • Experience developing and deploying AI agents across enterprise systems
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred

Who this fits

This director-level role suits an experienced people operations leader who can guide a team and set HR technology strategy. You must live in the United States and be authorized to work there full time. The role is hybrid in Denver, with office attendance Tuesday through Thursday.

From the employer

Ibotta is seeking a Head of HR Enablement & Operations to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding.This individual is a proven people leader who excels at automating business processes, driving operational efficiency, managing data, administering systems, making strategic decisions, and collaborating and communicating across departments. This role will lead our human resources technology strategy, including our workday instance and integrations, and our benefits and payroll operations teams.

This position is located in Denver, Colorado as a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Candidates must live in the United States.

What you will be doing:

  • Lead Ibotta’s People Operations Functions, inclusive of Workday Administration, Benefits Operations, and Payroll Operations

  • Coach, mentor, and develop a team of people operations professionals

  • Guide and manage the HR automation strategy, inclusive of our Workday system, HR tech stack, and other integrations across enterprise systems

  • Manage our vendor relationships with HR technology tools and other HR operations partners; optimizing for competitive offerings, efficiency and service

  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to support Ashby ATS and recruiting analytics

  • Partner with HR Business Partners to provide technology based solutions to improve the efficiency of the business, increase self service, and improve the integrity of HR processes

  • Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & A good idea can come from anywhere

What we are looking for:

  • 10+ years experience in core people operations functions such as HRIS administration, payroll, benefits administration

  • 4+ years of people leadership experience

  • Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

  • Experience creating and executing an HR technology strategy required

  • Experience creating and deploying AI agents across enterprise systems

  • Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities concurrently

  • Proven communication and presentations skills

  • Proven operational excellence and systems improvements

  • Strategic thinker and intellectually curious

About Ibotta ("I bought a...")

Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a leading performance marketing platform allowing brands to deliver digital promotions to over 200 million consumers through a network of publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The IPN allows marketers to influence what people buy, and where and how often they shop – all while paying only when their campaigns directly result in a sale. American shoppers have earned over $1.8 billion through the IPN since 2012. The largest tech IPO in history to come out of Colorado, Ibotta is headquartered in Denver, and is continually listed as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Inc. Magazine.

Additional Details:

  • This position is located in Denver, CO and includes competitive pay, flexible time off, benefits package (including medical, dental, vision), Employee Stock Purchase Program, and 401k match. Denver office perks include paid parking, snacks, and occasional meals.

  • Base compensation range: $190,000 - $235,000. Equity is included in overall compensation package. This compensation range is specific to the United States labor market and may be adjusted based on actual experience. Total compensation for this role also includes a variable component in addition to base salary.

  • Ibotta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ibotta’s employment decisions are made without regard of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

  • Applicants are accepted until the position is filled.

  • For the security of our employees and the business, all employees are responsible for the secure handling of data in accordance with our security policies, identifying and reporting phishing attempts, as well as reporting security incidents to the proper channels.

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