Director of People Operations

Job Summary: As a Human Resources Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and organizational development. You will work closely with leadership to design and implement HR policies that align with business goals, ensuring a positive workplace culture. This position requires a strategic mindset, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to navigate a remote work environment effectively. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and foster a positive company culture. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract and retain top talent. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, as well as company policies. Lead employee engagement initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts, and professional development programs. Develop and manage compensation and benefits programs to ensure competitive offerings. Handle employee relations issues, performance management, and conflict resolution. Implement HR metrics and analytics to assess and improve workforce productivity and engagement. Partner with department heads to align HR initiatives with business needs. Manage HR technology and tools to streamline HR processes and improve efficiency. Support leadership with organizational change management and workforce planning. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred). 7+ years of experience in human resources leadership roles. Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. Experience in remote workforce management and HR technology. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to develop and execute strategic HR initiatives that align with business goals. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive employee matters confidentially. Preferred Qualifications: HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR). Experience in the executive search or recruitment industry. Familiarity with HR data analytics and reporting. Benefits Competitive salary range of $110,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Performance-based bonuses. Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) plan with company match. Professional development and leadership training opportunities. A dynamic and inclusive company culture focused on innovation and growth. If you are an experienced HR leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a remote executive search environment, we would love to hear from you! 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POSITION SUMMARY  Noble is seeking a strategic and people-first Senior Manager or Director of People Operations to lead and evolve our People function.  This role will be responsible for driving key initiatives across People strategy, employee experience, performance management, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.  Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building scalable systems that support our growing team, company, and values-driven culture. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Essential Responsibilities Lead and manage the People team, including internal team members and outsourced HR partners. Design and optimize scalable HR processes across the full employee life cycle: onboarding, offboarding, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance, management, and compliance.  Partner with leadership to shape Noble’s People strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee and lead the full-cycle talent acquisition function, ensuring effective sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring strategies that support growth and alignment with company core values. Collaborate with leaders across the organization to cultivate and continuously improve company culture, ensuring it reflects our values and supports an inclusive, high-performance environment. Oversee and refine compensation structures, benefits offerings, and total rewards strategies to attract and retain top talent. Own HR Information systems and tools; drive continuous improvement in automation, data integrity, and employee self-help and empowerment. Drive initiatives in employee engagement, manager up-skilling and enablement, and professional development. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices. Develop and track key HR metrics and dashboards; use data to guide decision-making and strategy. Provide outstanding customer service to employees expert coaching and guidance to leaders and managers on all people-related matters. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Performs other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Superior interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. A minimum of five to seven of human resource supervisory experience is preferred. SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired. COMPUTER SKILLS  Proficient with Google Suite or related software. Proficient with Microsoft tools, particularly Excel  Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS (ADP) and talent management systems (Workable). PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.  Also requires ability to lift up to 10 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. Equal Opportunity Statement: Noble provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Noble complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate. 

Come grow with us... At Murray Company, how we operate is defined by shared values that are 100 years in the making -Safety, Quality, Honesty, Hard Work and Pride of Ownership. These values have led to our company consistently being in the top 15% on ENRs Best Specialty Contractor’s list. Bring your enthusiasm and unique perspective to Murray Company where you will have the opportunity to grow with us professionally, personally, and financially. Join a team that cares about helping you thrive and succeed. You'll work alongside talented colleagues while establishing lifelong friendships and making a difference in our company and the specialty contracting community. As a part of Murray Company, you'll build long-term wealth by enjoying employee-ownership, great compensation, health & wellness benefits, and matched 401(k) retirement plan. Position Summary Plan, implement and supervise project safety in accordance with Federal, State, and local Health and Safety regulations, and Environment (HSE) regulations, site safety and corporate policies. This is a job-site critical position ensuring the health and safety of all employees on the job site. The successful candidate must be CHST certified, be responsive to questions/concerns, excellent communication with all levels and strong problem-solving skills. Location: Various job sites situated in and around the Greater Los Angeles area. Key Responsibilities Attend jobsite Pre task meetings and meet jobsite supervision independently to identify critical work activities requiring work plans and assist with the development of the work plans prior commencement of work activities. Refer to work plan program. (Fall protection, excavation, confined space entry, crane pick plans are some of the more common plans). Oversee critical work plan activities to ensure we are following the approved work plan. Contact General Contractors/ owner’s site safety personnel to ensure our operations are to their satisfaction walk site with safety if available follow up on items that need closure. Ensure work is not delayed due to safety issues. Perform jobsite inspections, review safety related paperwork, and ensure the scope of the pre task plan matches the scope of the daily work and current operations to verify jobsite compliance. Interview employees to see if they are adequately trained and have the necessary tools and PPE required for the tasks being performed, verify all equipment inspections are done by employees using equipment. Ensure field operations are in compliance with Current OSHA regulations, Murray Company Policies and Owners or General Contractor’s rules as specified by contract. Assist with training as needed for the projects specifically to ensure all employees on site have the required training needed discuss upcoming training needs with the project team and assist in scheduling classes. Train crew members in personal fall arrest/ restraint systems, scissors lift operations, powered industrial truck operation, personal protective equipment, power tool safety, confined space entry, and any other safety training required by corporate policy. Conduct daily jobsite safety and Pre task audits required by contract. Assist in updating the certification Training Data Base to ensure all training classes are updated and records are available for employees onsite. Inspect all rigging while on the jobsite to ensure all is safe for use. Assist with accident and incident, near miss investigation for the jobsites and develop safety alerts as a result thereof. Ensure there is a root cause analysis performed and develop mitigation methods when necessary. Foremen and superintendents are to write reports but assistance may be needed when investigating and finding the route cause. Provide appropriate documentation to the Corporate Safety Department and GC once approved. Accompany any injured worker throughout any medical treatment that may be necessary to ensure the employee gets proper care and that the injury/care is properly managed. Ensure appropriate management of work-related injuries and proper care for injured employees. Develop and implement procedures to eliminate hazards and situations as those discovered through lessons learned and investigations from prior incidents. Recommend corrective actions and/or disciplinary procedures for violations of HSE rules, procedures. Review and record all required job site safety documentation created by foreman to ensure compliance corporate policy. Coach and correct when needed. Assist in new hire orientation as needed. Conduct work area surveillance inspections and air sampling tests for welding operations as needed for specific work. Build and maintain strong relationships with Project Managers to drive positive change. Assist Safety Department and project team as needed for specific safety related items. Qualifications Required Certified Health Safety Technician (CHST) certification, required OSHA 500 5 years of safety oversight experience on construction job sites Basic computer proficiency (Outlook email, Word, Excel, Bluebeam)   Preferred 7+ years of safety oversight experience on construction job sites Experience in safety oversight for plumbing/mechanical contractors B.A. in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar discipline Excellent responsiveness, communication and problem-solving skills Compensation $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year Total Rewards Murray Company offers a generous total rewards package to include no less than a 15% Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) contribution annually on top of a discretionary cash bonus program. Additional benefits include a 3% 401(k) match, 100% company-paid medical coverage for employee (up to 2/3 for family), company provided life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, and more. Murray Company 3rd Party Recruiter Engagements Murray Company does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from third-party recruiting agencies or individual recruiters in response to job postings. Resumes submitted to any employee of Murray Company without a signed agreement by an officer of the company (or his or her delegate) AND without the express written agreement by the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function to engage in a search on behalf of the company will become property of Murray Company. Verbal or written commitments from any other remember of Murray Company will not be considered binding terms. Murray Company will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiting firms or individual recruiters that have not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources function.

  Company Profile  At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success. Overview  We are seeking a dynamic and experienced part-time Professional Facilitator to support the execution of a Trader Development Program (TDP) for a leading energy organization. This part-time 1099 contractor role is ideal for a commercially-minded professional with deep experience in facilitation and learning & development (L&D)—including a passion for developing future talent in the energy trading space. This position is an onsite role in Houston, Texas and will be approximately 8-12 hours per month.   Responsibilities: Facilitate engaging, interactive sessions on topics including energy markets, commercial strategy, trading fundamentals, and leadership development Collaborate with internal stakeholders and program sponsors to align content, objectives, and participant experience Prepare session materials and discussion prompts to drive dialogue, critical thinking, and applied learning Serve as a role model and mentor for program participants, leveraging real-world commercial/trading experience to contextualize concepts Support learning assessments, feedback loops, and program evaluations Contribute to the refinement of facilitation methods, templates, and best practices as the program evolves Requirements Requirements: Strong facilitation skills with prior proven experience leading professional development, development of talent and onboarding programs is required Minimum of 5+ years of experience in trading and/or commercial roles (e.g., front office, origination, risk management) within energy or commodities sectors is required Familiarity with learning and development principles and adult learning methodologies Excellent communication, presence, and ability to connect with early-career professionals Proven ability to operate independently with professionalism and adaptability Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or facilitation certification a plus. Preferably in Education, Communications, HR or similar field. Previous involvement in developing and administering Trader Development Programs (TDPs) or commercial onboarding initiatives Deep understanding of energy value chains, physical and financial trading, and risk/commercial strategy Experience partnering with cross-functional teams (HR, L&D, commercial leaders) to deliver training Ability to be on site in desired location and work on a part time, contract basis (1099) Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

  Company Profile  At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally native, data-empowered solutions. Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team. Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success. Overview  We are seeking a dynamic and experienced part-time Professional Facilitator to support the execution of a Trader Development Program (TDP) for a leading energy organization. This part-time 1099 contractor role is ideal for a commercially-minded professional with deep experience in facilitation and learning & development (L&D)—including a passion for developing future talent in the energy trading space. This position is an onsite role in Houston, Texas and will be approximately 8-12 hours per month.   Responsibilities: Facilitate engaging, interactive sessions on topics including energy markets, commercial strategy, trading fundamentals, and leadership development Collaborate with internal stakeholders and program sponsors to align content, objectives, and participant experience Prepare session materials and discussion prompts to drive dialogue, critical thinking, and applied learning Serve as a role model and mentor for program participants, leveraging real-world commercial/trading experience to contextualize concepts Support learning assessments, feedback loops, and program evaluations Contribute to the refinement of facilitation methods, templates, and best practices as the program evolves Requirements Requirements: Strong facilitation skills with prior proven experience leading professional development, development of talent and onboarding programs is required Minimum of 5+ years of experience in trading and/or commercial roles (e.g., front office, origination, risk management) within energy or commodities sectors is required Familiarity with learning and development principles and adult learning methodologies Excellent communication, presence, and ability to connect with early-career professionals Proven ability to operate independently with professionalism and adaptability Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree or facilitation certification a plus. Preferably in Education, Communications, HR or similar field. Previous involvement in developing and administering Trader Development Programs (TDPs) or commercial onboarding initiatives Deep understanding of energy value chains, physical and financial trading, and risk/commercial strategy Experience partnering with cross-functional teams (HR, L&D, commercial leaders) to deliver training Ability to be on site in desired location and work on a part time, contract basis (1099) Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

Company Overview: Crazy Maple Studio is a fast-growing company based in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, focusing on mobile gaming, reading, and streaming. We are proud to have a global team that drives our innovation and success across diverse markets. Our flagship platform, ReelShort, is the #1 vertical streaming app in the U.S., with over 5 million DAU, delivering bite-sized episodic content that keeps viewers hooked. Other standout products include Chapters, where users shape immersive stories across drama, fantasy, and romance, and My Fiction, a platform for consuming and creating serialized romance. We’re proud to be recognized as one of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2025, reflecting our commitment to innovation, creativity, and an employee-first culture. Position Overview: Crazy Maple Studio is seeking a skilled Temp Recruiter to support our expanding talent acquisition efforts. This role will focus on sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates for various positions across the company, particularly in creative and technical (post-production related) roles. The ideal candidate will have strong recruitment experience, an understanding of the entertainment industry, and a passion for connecting talent with opportunities. Responsibilities: Collaborate with key hiring managers to define roles and develop comprehensive recruitment strategies. Source, screen, and interview candidates for both technical and creative positions, ensuring a strong cultural fit. Manage the full recruitment cycle from job posting to offer negotiation and onboarding. Utilize various platforms and techniques to find and attract top talent, including social media, job boards, and networking events. Create and maintain a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. Keep up-to-date with industry trends and employment market conditions to attract candidates effectively. Provide hiring managers with regular updates on recruiting progress and candidate status. Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations during the recruitment process. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. At least 2 years of experience in recruitment, ideally in the entertainment or gaming industry. Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles, from sourcing to onboarding. Strong networking skills and experience utilizing social media platforms for recruitment purposes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring teams. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple roles simultaneously. Familiarity with HRIS and ATS is a plus. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Crazy Maple Studio, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.