People Operations & Culture

About the role

Reporting to the CFO, this person will be the strategic leader overseeing organizational planning, team design and development, and culture initiatives. People Ops will be responsible for the HR aspects of recruiting, people initiatives, and people operations. The ideal candidate possesses high emotional intelligence and is an excellent communicator. We are looking for someone with focus and is excited by the opportunity to refine existing systems and programs and build a strategic People function for a high- performing, solutions-oriented organization.

JOB DETAILS: 

Strategic HR Planning:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization's goals and values.
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Work across all departments to forecast future talent needs to support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to develop and execute human capital plans that drive organizational success

Talent Acquisition and Retention: Oversee the recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and selecting qualified candidates.

• Develop innovative recruitment strategies to attract top talent and build a diverse
• Implement retention initiatives to foster employee engagement and reduce regrettable
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating programs for sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and orienting talent in partnership with hiring managers.

Employee Relations and Compliance:

• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Address employee concerns and employee relations matters in a fair and timely manner, promoting a positive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Performance Management and Development:

• Implement performance management systems alongside the Leadership Team to set clear expectations, provide feedback, and recognize achievements.
• Facilitate employee development through bringing in external experts to provide training and drive organizational outcomes (manager training, effective communication, JEDI initiatives, etc).

Organizational Culture and Engagement:

• Champion the organization's values and promote a culture of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through learning and development opportunities as well as through recruiting strategies and hiring practices.
• Partner with the Executive team in organizing community meetings and all organization wide planning retreats and events.
• Lead and implement employee engagement initiatives, such as wellness programs, team- building activities, and recognition programs.
• Measure and assess employee sentiment and organizational culture to identify areas for improvement.

HR Operations and Administration:

• Lead HR functions and partner with the Payroll and Benefits Manager in optimizing HRIS management, and compliance reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data and records.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform administrative tasks.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Interpersonal and Relationship Management:

• Strategic Thinking: Develops and implements strategies aligned with organizational goals, anticipates future trends and implications for the organization, proactively solves problems with long-term objectives in mind.
• Business Acumen and Judgment: Understands industry, market, and financial principles. Evaluates potential risks and opportunities, balancing short-term results with long-term objectives. Efficiently allocates resources to maximize impact and attain organizational goals.
• Conflict Management: Proactively addresses and resolves conflicts constructively, uses negotiation and problem-solving skills for mutually beneficial solutions. Proven ability to navigate complex, confidential, and/or sensitive situations using discretion and fair judgment.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Builds effective relationships with colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders, communicates clearly, listens actively, and adapts communication styles. Ability to communicate effectively and provide manager and employee feedback and coaching as necessary.
• Values and Ethics: Adheres to high standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Promotes honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• Peer Relationships: Collaborates effectively with peers and fosters a team-oriented environment. Shares knowledge and accepts feedback for team development. Brings a mindset of possibility and positivity to interactions with colleagues.
• Self-Knowledge: Exhibits self-awareness and seeks continuous improvement. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability.
• Communication: Effective communication both in intimate settings, discussions, and presentations with the entire company.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

•  In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and other HR-related

Education and Experience

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification
• Proven experience (10+ years) in human resources management or related field, or at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a high growth small company and a history of succeeding within it. 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Location: Durango, CO 

Closes: 6/28/2024 

Remote: Remote work is acceptable for this position with a willingness to travel as needed. Travel is expected to be up to 50% at steady state and potentially more in the first few months. 

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $130,000

 

What You'll Love About Us:

We believe we can listen better, learn more, and act faster when we are able to build strong relationships in the same physical space. With this in mind, we do our work together in person. We value in-person interactions. Our office is not remote; we are open to occasional hybrid working situations, but we default to in-office and we have weekly in-person meetings.

Our compensation package reflects the value we put on our employees and their wellbeing by covering 100% of monthly premiums or Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.  We also focus on taking care of the whole individual through:

• 401K contributions match at 4% of your salary
• Paid Holidays, Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, 
• Company Sponsored Life and AD&D,
• Short and Long Term Disability,
• Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave
• Employee referral program
• Learning & Development - opportunities such as peer learning, trainings, certifications, tuition reimbursement
• Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!

 

Reasonable Accommodation

At AGILE, our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request to hr@agilespaceindustries.com.