People Operations Specialist - Joyous
San Mateo, CA
About the Job
Join Joyous in our mission to revolutionize mental health care. As pioneers, we leverage very low dose (VLD) ketamine, AI-powered treatments, and advanced technologies to make mental health care effective, accessible, and affordable. With a team of nearly 100 professionals, we've transformed over 40,000 lives, leading a mental wellness revolution for a future where everyone can thrive. Working with us offers more than a job; it's a chance to be part of a life-saving mission that promotes health and compassion worldwide. You'll push mental health care boundaries with AI innovations, contributing to meaningful change and experiencing significant professional growth. At Joyous, we're creating lasting impacts, one life at a time.
We're on the hunt for a dynamic People Operations Specialist to become a key architect of our HR strategies. As we grow and evolve, your role will be crucial in steering our human resources to new heights. Are you ready to harness your strategic prowess in a vibrant, fast-paced setting? We're looking for someone who not only has a robust expertise in performance review systems and HR policy development but also brings a deep passion for transformative leadership training. The ideal candidate will resonate with the uplifting philosophy of Joyous and embrace the transformative potential of psychedelics. Come, make a lasting impact with us!
Location:
- This role will be located onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA
Responsibilities:
- Translating the business strategy to a people strategy including, but not limited to: organizational health and effectiveness, creation of workforce principles and planning, location strategy, mission-vision-strategy and values with Joyous culture in mind, etc.
- HR Policies and Processes: Create scalable HR policies and processes to support our expansion and ensure policy compliance across all levels and alignment with our core values.
- Building and implementation of cross organizational processes
- Performance Management: Develop and oversee a performance review system tailored to our company size, fostering continuous feedback and growth.
- Culture and Employee Development: Spearhead initiatives to enhance workplace culture, including leadership training, continuous education programs, and employee development plans focusing on internal mobility and skill enhancement.
- Internal Communication: Design and implement effective communication strategies to share high-level plans and growth opportunities with the workforce, ensuring transparency and engagement.
- Workplace Experience: Enhance the workplace experience to align with our philosophy of joy, including understanding and integrating the benefits of psychedelics in fostering a positive and innovative work environment.
Required Skills/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, ideally in a fast-growing company.
- Demonstrated experience in performance management, HR policy development, and HR practices.
- Strong understanding of leadership development, employee engagement strategies, and continuous learning programs.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey high-level plans and engage with the workforce.
- Deep understanding of the philosophy of joy and openness to the positive aspects of psychedelics.
- Certification or experience in HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage across cultures and geographies.
We are proud to offer the following benefits:
- Medical (HMO and PPO options), Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401k + Match (4%)
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible Time Off
- Plus many in-office perks!
Joyous is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
AGENCY AND THIRD PARTY RECRUITER NOTICE:
Joyous does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Joyous vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Joyous Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Joyous Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
