Sr. Director of People Ops & DEI (The Lighthouse)

Job Title: Sr. Director of People Ops & DEI (The Lighthouse)

Work Location: Venice Beach, CA

Start Date: February 2024

 

Recently named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar is a leading global Creator Company. 

The Lighthouse, a division of Whalar, is a first-of-its-kind Campus for Creators and their teams to learn, make, and belong. To meet the ever-changing needs of creators and the evolving Creator Economy, The Lighthouse combines learning and development programs, state-of-the-art production studios, workspaces, cultural and social events, mentorship programs, and an academy — a space designed for the creator community to gather and thrive. Open to established and emerging creators through an application process, The Lighthouse is set to debut in Venice, California, and Brooklyn, New York, in Spring/Summer 2024, with plans for London in late 2025.

About the role:

As the Senior Director of People, Diversity, and Inclusion for The Lighthouse, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of HR for both the LA and NY properties. Your primary focus will be on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. This includes managing teams, employee relations, talent acquisition, diversity initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Collaborate with the Head of People to manage daily people operations, including onboarding, payroll, and benefits management for both LA & NY properties.
• Manage a People Coordinator and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Serve as a crucial point of contact between executive leadership and employees.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Facilitate and lead employee relations activities, including conducting internal audits and disciplinary meetings.
• Partner closely with the broader HR team to ensure cohesive and effective HR strategies.
• Bring new ideas to the table to enhance the overall HR function at The Lighthouse.
• Develop, implement & Challenge strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of The Lighthouse.
• Create initiatives and programs that support a culture of belonging.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Must have a strong understanding of California labor laws.
• Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, preferably in a creative or collaborative environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR functions, talent acquisition, employee relations, operations, DEI, and hospitality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial resources effectively.
• Experience in team leadership and fostering a collaborative work culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Be a great person

The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and ultimately budget approvals.

Our values:

At The Lighthouse, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. 

The perks:

The Lighthouse provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Retirement planning with employer match
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• New joiner Home office allowance 
• Fertility benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Extra Voluntary Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Pet insurance
• Social programs

Whalar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and ap