HR & People Operations Manager

About CleanJoule Inc.,

CleanJoule Inc. is a venture funded, sustainable aviation fuel development company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our novel, one-of-a-kind technology, allows us to harness energy from biomass and convert it to superior performance aviation fuel.

We are a passionate and creative group of engineers, scientists, and visionaries focused on clean energy solutions, with the purpose of creating a sustainable planet, reducing global carbon emissions, and ultimately combatting climate change.

We’re looking for detail-oriented team members who pride themselves on solving problems while bringing positive energy and strong communication skills to the table. If you have a knack for all things HR related and this describes you, come join our team today and contribute to the success of our organization!

Job Summary

We are seeking an adaptable and resourceful HR & People Operations Manager to own and enhance our human resources, employee programs, and corporate operations at CleanJoule. This role will work closely with leadership to foster a high-performance, values-driven culture while ensuring that our HR and administrative processes scale smoothly as the company grows.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable handling HR compliance and benefits administration, designing employee engagement initiatives, managing corporate operations, and supporting strategic projects that keep our company running efficiently.

Job Responsibilities HR & People Ops

- Collaborate closely with the Director of HR to ensure smooth execution of HR programs, compliance processes, and employee experience initiatives.

- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a seamless employee experience.

- Manage benefits administration and support employees with benefits-related questions.

- Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance documentation.

- Assist in full cycle recruiting process, working with and improving tracking and organization of candidates in Greenhouse.

- Scheduling and assisting with organization of on-site interviews as needed.

- Administer performance management processes, goal setting, and employee feedback programs.

- Partner with leadership on compensation review cycles and salary benchmarking.

- Lead employee engagement initiatives and coordinate professional development opportunities.

- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Corporate Operations

- Manage day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the Salt Lake City office.

- Maintain business licenses, registrations, and corporate compliance records.

- Assist leadership with special projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives as necessary.

Experience And Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 4+ years of progressive HR or people operations experience, preferably in a high-growth or startup environment.

- Strong knowledge of HR compliance, benefits administration, and employee relations best practices.

- Experience with a full cycle recruiting process.

- Experience managing operational processes and corporate administrative functions.

- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

- Proactive problem-solver with a collaborative, can-do mindset.

- Experience working with Greenhouse applicant tracking software preferred.

General

This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah with work performed on-site. CleanJoule is an At-Will, VEVRAA, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits

CleanJoule offers a competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, employee and dependent life coverage(s) and accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401k matching, PTO, holiday pay, parental leave, and bonus potential).

EEO Statement: CleanJoule is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. We are excited to work with talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. All employment decisions at CleanJoule are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

We’re looking for detail-oriented team members who pride themselves on solving problems while bringing positive energy and strong communication skills to the table. If this describes you, come join our team today and contribute to the success of our organization!

FLSA Classification: Exempt