Director of People Operations, Whalar

• MUST be a great human and team player, who cares about people
• 7+ Years of proven experience in a People leadership role, preferably in a creative or collaborative environment
• Strong knowledge of People functions, employee relations, operations, DEI, and hospitality
• Are willing to go to our physical campus 2-3 times a week
• Are ready to take on a leadership role that requires putting processes in place and building things from scratch
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This person is the face of the People Team at the Lighthouse. You are comfortable in a large setting and want to get to know the staff
• Have experience with Rippling as an HRIS is a plus
• Have experience with Deputy for Time and Attendance is a plus
• Ability to manage budgets and financial resources effectively
• Experience in team leadership and fostering a collaborative work culture
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong understanding of California and New York labor laws

• As the Senior Director of People, Diversity, and Inclusion for The Lighthouse, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of HR for both the LA and NY properties
• Your primary focus will be on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• This includes managing teams, employee relations, talent acquisition, diversity initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws
• Build People Ops (HR) function from the ground up in conjunction with the VP of Operations including onboarding, payroll, benefits management, etc., for both LA & NY properties
• Manage a People Coordinator and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Serve as a crucial point of contact between executive leadership and employees
• Deliver outstanding customer service by providing best-in-class strategic and operational HR support
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations
• Develop and manage HR-related budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability
• Facilitate and lead employee relations activities, including conducting internal audits and disciplinary meetings
• Partner closely with the broader People team at the Whalar Group level to ensure cohesive and effective HR strategies
• Bring new ideas to the table to enhance the overall People function at The Lighthouse
• Develop, implement & challenge strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of The Lighthouse
• Create initiatives and programs that support a culture of belonging

• Remote/flexible work with offices in NY, London, LA and Malaga
• 25 working days of paid vacation each year, with office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Up to four months of fully paid parental leave
• Charity volunteer days
• Home office stipend
• Professional development stipend
• Company-wide yearly bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Private pension scheme
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Fwrd personal development App subscription

Total funding: $3.6m

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