Director of People Operations (HR)

Niowave • Lansing, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a key member of the leadership team charged with operationalizing and advancing the vision, philosophy, and brand of the Chief People Officer. This role provides leadership across People Operations functions to ensure the organization’s people practices, systems, and experiences are aligned with Niowave’s mission, operational objectives, and foundational cultural principles.

Requirements

• Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork, Courage, Integrity, and Upright Zeal
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
• 12+ years progressive People Operations (HR) leadership experience including but not limited to: Managing complex staff member relations matters, Employment law and operational HR practices, Organizational growth and operational scaling, HRIS optimization and people analytics
• 10+ years of leadership experience - managing and leading (HR) teams and departments, scaling them to the needs of the organizational mission and objectives
• Experience in one or more of the following: Manufacturing, Regulated industries, Technical organizations, High-growth operational environments

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 15+ years progressive People Operations (HR) leadership experience
• 12+ years of leadership experience - managing and leading (HR) teams and departments, scaling them to the needs of the organizational mission and objectives
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related professional certification
• Experience in the following: Manufacturing, Regulated industries, Technical organizations, High-growth operational environments

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains good relationships, gains the confidence of others, and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment.
• Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization.
• Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements.
• Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others.
• Manages complex staff member relations matters.
• Optimizes HRIS and people analytics.
• Leads and develops staff members and teams.
• Manages and leads (HR) teams and departments, scaling them to the needs of the organizational mission and objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director