Director of People Ops

Recently named one of WorkLife's 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar is a leading global Creator Company.

Creators are at the heart of everything we do! We are a curious, diverse team of 300 individuals around the world who are passionate about the Creator Economy.

About the role :

As the 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.

Here's what you'll do day-to-day :

• Own People Ops (HR) function from the ground up in conjunction with the VP of Operations including onboarding / offboarding, payroll, benefits management, etc., for both LA & NY properties.
• Manage a future team of People professionals 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.
• Facilitate all Employee Relations; training, complaints, compliance, conducting internal audits and disciplinary meetings, etc.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations in California and New York.
• Develop and manage HR-related budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• 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.

Here's what we're looking for :

• 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.
• 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.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and ultimately budget approvals.

Our values :

At The Lighthouse, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics.

Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Location : United States (On-site)

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Salary : $130,000 - $140,000