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Director, people operations
Who we are:
Equilibra partners management is the family office of daniel lubetzkyBest known as the founder of global health and wellness leader, kind snacks, daniel built kind into a multi-billion-dollar company from an out-of-the-box idea to make the world kinder, one snack and one act a timeEquilibra invests in promising entrepreneurs creating products that help people live better, healthier livesHis investment portfolio includes partnerships with emerging brands like ellenos greek yogurt, yellow leaf hammocks, cava mediterranean grill, and gimme snacks.
The equilibra team also supports three non-profit ventures founded by daniel, the onevoice movement, empatico, and the lubetzky family foundation (including initiatives starts with us and frontline impact project)Daniel conceived of these organizations to foster empathy and innovation by connecting people across perceived lines of divide.
What you’ll do:
Reporting to the president of equilibra, the director, people operations will oversee the development and integration of human resources strategies and functions that support equilibra and the various missions of the philanthropy groupsAt the core, the director, people operations will lead efforts to design, implement, and maintain areas related to team member engagement, professional development, performance, culture and organizational capacityThey will oversee people operations for a staff of 30+ across four organizationsThey will work to ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) are embedded across all areas of equilibra and the philanthropy groupsThe ideal candidate will be able to move fast, think globally, navigate ambiguity, build solid relationships across multiple teams in a remote work environment and execute effectively.
To find success in this role, you will:
Serve as a champion for your team members, helping guide & coach leaders in culture, performance management, employee relations issues, dei topics, training and retention in order to successfully manage and lead their teams to high performance
Manage compensation, including salary increases, promotion, and other compensation decisions
Foster engagement and communication and oversee the full life cycle of team member employment (hiring, onboarding and retention, performance assessment, succession planning and offboarding) in ways specifically designed for a hybrid remote/distributed work environment
Integrate organizational values in all aspects of culture, performance and operation including compensation strategy, talent management, compliance & documentation, onboarding, hiring, performance management, learning & leadership development, employee relations)This includes setting and tracking goals related to our recognition of diversity as a key to our organizational success and our commitment to creating an environment that respects different backgrounds and perspectives
Identify and respond to talent gaps, in partnership with managers, to build a diverse workforce and bench strength for future organizational growth and development
Provide advisory support to equilibra portfolio companies as they progress and develop their own people/talent strategies
Develop and maintain strong and compliant hr systems, processes, administrative records, and reporting
Oversee payroll and benefit functions
Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of team members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
Ensure compliance with relevant local and national employment laws and regulations within a multi-state remote environment
Oversee external hr related vendors and partners to ensure well-resourced and agile department focused on achieving organizational goals
Oversee performance management process to ensure team members receive frequent, clear, and actionable feedback that supports ongoing career development and strong organizational and manager engagement
Manage planning and budgets for hr services and benefits
You are:
A proven leader and advocate for equity and inclusion across multiple functions
Committed to our organizational values of leading with integrity, being entrepreneurial and strengthening one another
Entrepreneurial; accountable for your results and how those are achieved
Experienced in talent acquisition, training & development, leadership development, multi-state compliance, and employee relations
Comfortable in a remote work environment and willing to travel 3-4 times a year for team gatherings, either to the nyc office or organizational wide events
Comfortable wading into new areas and learning as you go
Persistent in overcoming and removing obstacles that impact goal achievement
Someone who operates with kindness, transparency, empathy, integrity and determination.
You have:
8+ years of human resources management experience
Demonstrated experience leveraging an equity and inclusion lens to develop human resource best practices and organizational development strategies in a growth situation
Broad knowledge of dei processes, best practices, resources, and networks
Excellent interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills
Phr, sphr, shrm-cp, or shrm-scp certifications strongly preferred
Experience consulting with management at various organizational levels
Strong emotional intelligence that allows you to engage with diverse audiences, understand and meet needs, and build trusting relationships with team members
Experience coaching leaders for performance
Must be diplomatic, flexible, and resourceful
Excellent communication skills (listening, oral, and written) and influencing skills
Sound judgment and excellent analytical skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Compensation & benefits
Competitive compensation
Option to work remotely
Flexible paid time off
Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit yours & your family’s needs
Casual office dress code
A dynamic, ambitious, fun and kind work environment
A charitable gift matching program
The opportunity and responsibility to create solutions to society`s greatest challenges
Eeo
At equilibra partners management we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championedEquilibra partners management is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employerWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran statusWe also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirementsIf you require special accommodation, please let us know.
