This role collaborates closely with executive and HR leadership, payroll, HRIS, labor relations, finance, and external agency and vendor partners to align total rewards and payroll strategy with institutional priorities, fiscal stewardship, compliance obligations, and organizational effectiveness. Serves in a significant cross-functional partnership with the Vice Chancellor of Finance, working in close coordination on enterprise systems, budget planning, financial modeling, compliance, reporting, and District-wide projects affecting compensation, benefits, payroll, and related operational functions.