Director of People Operations, Whalar
$130-140k
Office located in Brooklyn, NY or Venice Beach, CA
Creator talent & brand partnerships agency
Open for applications
Creator talent & brand partnerships agency
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$130-140k
Office located in Brooklyn, NY or Venice Beach, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To harness the power of the creator community by encouraging positive social change through strategic partnerships with world-class creators, brands, and leading social platforms.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
Our take
The creator economy is worth billions, but in many ways it is still in its infancy. There are few clear paths to connect brands, content creators, and social platforms in a holistic way. Whalar, however, is challenging this notion by directly managing creator talent and brand partnerships.
Whalar delivers complimentary services encompassing talent management and brand partnerships, as well as proprietary technology platforms to power campaigns at scale. Though founded as a simple influencer marketing agency, the company has been astute in its hiring to build up its expertise, bringing on board executives with experience across the social media, consumer goods and advertising industries.
The company’s client list tells its own story – with notable names including Google, TikTok, McDonalds and Spotify. Operating in such lucrative circles has allowed Whalar to expand internationally. The company has also begun bolstering its standing through the acquisitions of C Talent (a consultancy that represents high-profile Deaf and Disabled talent), and creator management company Sixteenth.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2017
$3m
SEED
Mar 2016
$0.6m
SEED
Total funding: $3.6m
Company benefits
- 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
Company HQ
Fulton Ferry District, NY
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Leadership
James Street
(Co-founder)Co-CEO at Whalar Group and Member of the Advisory Board at Cerqular. Co-founded and is still active at clothing brand Old Harry, and wristwatch brand Shore Projects.
Neil Waller
(Co-founder)AAF Hall of Achievement Inductee. Also co-founded Shore Projects and Old Harry. Is a founding investor in a number of startups including EnviroBuild, Project Blu and Gratsy.
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