What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS position at Kharon?
TL;DR Kharon is seeking a full-time Director of People Operations, who will report to our Washington D.C. office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assume and manage day-to-day People Operations, ensuring seamless administration of HR policies, compliance, and team member support while serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries, concerns, and feedback.
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, proactively implementing policy updates, managing audits, and overseeing reporting to mitigate risk and maintain best practices.
- Manage compliance and risk related to global employment, including HR regulations, labor laws, and best practices for both domestic and international employees.
- Oversee benefits administration, including enrollment, renewals, and inquiries, while collaborating with People and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing, compensation adjustments, and tax withholdings.
- Own and optimize HRIS and EOR platforms, ensuring accurate data management, reporting, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and provide valuable workforce insights.
- Support and enhance employee engagement, performance management, and retention strategies to cultivate a high-performing, motivated, and satisfied workforce.
- Partner with talent acquisition to facilitate a structured, high-touch onboarding process for new hires and a compliant, well-organized offboarding experience.
- Maintain and refine performance management frameworks, supporting managers in effectively assessing, developing, and recognizing team members.
- Manage employee relations and conflict resolution, fostering a fair, transparent, and inclusive workplace while ensuring legal compliance and mitigating risk.
- Act as a neutral and trusted resource for team members, addressing concerns with professionalism and implementing proactive measures to foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS
- 6 or more years of experience managing HR operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Experience managing HRIS platforms and data integrity, including system optimization, reporting, and automation to improve HR efficiency. Understanding of HR compliance, risk mitigation, and employment taxation.
- Track record of fostering a positive workplace culture, promoting engagement, and improving employee experience
- High integrity, discretion, and a people-first mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a process-driven approach to HR/People operations.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration or equivalent.
- Experience in FinTech, RegTech, or risk intelligence is a plus, but a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand complex industries is required.
- Experience in or with Talent Acquisition, a plus.
Kharon is a highly disruptive and incredibly innovative organization that navigates risk at the intersection of global security threats international commerce.
What does that mean? Great question.
Operating at the nexus of global security, Kharon is on a mission to revolutionize the current landscape. We take really complex data as it relates to global security and empower our clients to not only understand the risk associated with their potential business relationships but to operationalize that data so that they can make the best and most informed decisions possible. From financial crimes and sanctions to export controls and threat identifications, our tools optimize protection against the types of risks that could otherwise be incredibly dangerous and excessively costly to any business. Serving many of today’s leading global financial and multinational institutions, Kharon products are the most powerful in the space with a precision and depth that is absolutely unparalleled.
When you look at any major global crisis event, we’re providing intelligence that’s at the heart of those circumstances. We connect the dots in a way that’s meaningful. Now, we’re experiencing unprecedented growth. As the world continues to evolve in complexity, so too does the demand for our products. Given the significance of our work and the increasing global reliance on our insights, we are looking for a Director of People Operations to join us as we work to shape the way businesses perceive and navigate global risks.
To the right person, this will be the perfect kind of challenge. Our mission is compelling, our product is powerful, and we’re growing at a rate that makes us unstoppable. If you’re looking to be surrounded by people who will inspire you to think and challenge you to grow then look no further. Our team is made up of some of the most visionary and uncompromising individuals you will ever encounter. We don’t take ourselves seriously but we’re serious about the work we do and there is absolutely no slowing us down.
To keep that momentum going, we do our very best to make sure that each and every team member is completely taken care of. We’re nothing without our people and we strive to offer a package that reflects that. As a Kharon team member, you can expect:
- Fully sponsored medical, dental, and vision
- FSA program for both medical and dependent care
- 401k ROTH with matching and immediate vesting
- Paid time off 11 paid holidays
Interested? Please apply by visiting our website and navigating to our careers page! We do our best to respond to each application we receive. Be on the lookout for an email from apply@kharon.com!
The base salary range at Kharon is set between $120,000-$140,000 annual. Please note that this figure does not necessarily include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or equity that may be part of the overall compensation package.
Kharon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Kharon is committed to cultivating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or identity, neurodiversity, appearances, age, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact apply@kharon.com
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000
