6.1. Chief People Officer

Phoenix Tailings•Burlington, MA

25d

About The Position

About Phoenix Tailings Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. Why Phoenix Tailings At Phoenix Tailings, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you. Phoenix Tailings is looking for a strategic, hands-on Chief People Officer to build and lead our People function from the ground up. This role will be foundational in shaping our culture, developing the systems that will support our rapid growth, and ensuring that our team is empowered, aligned, and set up to make a global impact. As the first senior leader in HR, you will directly influence the trajectory of our company by driving talent acquisition, culture, compliance, and performance strategies that scale with our ambitions.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Head of People role at a high-growth startup or industrial tech company
Proven experience building and scaling HR functions from scratch in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices for a multi-disciplinary workforce (including engineering, operations, and manufacturing)
Strong track record in developing equitable compensation, performance, and development frameworks
Passion for culture-building and driving alignment around mission, values, and business goals
Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and executive presence

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS implementation and systems development preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable HR infrastructure, policies, and systems to support a growing industrial tech organization
Lead the end-to-end talent lifecycle: from recruiting and onboarding to retention and offboarding, ensuring every stage reflects our values
Build and execute a compensation, benefits, and performance framework aligned with our mission and long-term growth
Champion and evolve a strong, mission-aligned culture that scales across teams, functions, and locations
Oversee compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, especially as they relate to manufacturing and engineering environments
Establish training and development programs that drive personal and professional growth across the company
Act as a thought partner to the CEO and executive team on organizational design, change management, and workforce planning
Introduce meaningful people metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and track team health over time
Represent the voice of the employee while upholding the standards and discipline required for a high-performance company

Benefits

Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.

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