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Director, People Operations

CHAOS Industries
Location
El Segundo, California, United States
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Business Operations
Salary
$172,000 - $220,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of progressive HR experience
  • 3+ years directly managing HR generalists
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience owning HR policy development end to end
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. employment law (especially California)
  • Experience owning HRIS strategy and vendor management
Nice to have
  • SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, or another regulated industry
  • Experience building a People Operations function from the ground up
  • Experience governing Confluence or a similar knowledge-management system
  • Experience partnering with Legal/InfoSec on compliance training program design
What the job really is

The Director of People Operations at CHAOS Industries will lead and scale the People Operations function, focusing on strategy, systems, and policies related to HR technology, onboarding, benefits, and employee relations. This hands-on leadership role involves managing a team, developing HR policies, overseeing HR systems, and ensuring effective engagement with the business. The position requires a strong focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency in HR processes as the company continues to grow.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
  • 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • life insurance
  • Free daily lunch
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for the total compensation package, only base salary range provided
  • Role requires full-time onsite work in Los Angeles
  • Experience in a high-growth or startup setting is emphasized, which may imply a fast-paced environment
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