Senior Director, People Operations

Join the Market Leader in Electric Power Data and Analytics Solutions

The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy’s industry-leading electric power trading analytics software provides real-time visibility into the massive amount of data generated by the North American electrical grid daily. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time trading decisions and mid-to-long-term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and keep the grid running. It’s both challenging work and work with a purpose.

Be a part of our successful, growing business during international transformation.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of People Operations is a key leader responsible for ensuring that our people strategies, processes, and programs work seamlessly to support a high-performing, engaged and growing organization.

In this role, you’ll serve as the trusted partner to the Chief Human Resources Office (CHRO) helping turn strategy into action by building scalable systems, improving processes, and leading a high-impact People Operations team. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, ensuring excellence across People Operations while shaping programs that enhance the employee experience from hire to retire.

This position is ideal for a leader that enjoys rolling up their sleeves to make things work better today, while also building the foundation for tomorrow. 

Join a team where People truly make the difference. 

Position Details

• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Reports to: CHRO
• Location: Boulder, Colorado
• Salary range: $150K - $180K 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Partner closely with the CHRO to operationalize the People strategy, connecting business goals with effective, scalable HR practices
• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of HR processes, policies and systems to ensure efficiency, compliance and exceptional service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR operations using technology and data-driven insights.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle from hire to retire, including recruitment, compensation and rewards, payroll, performance management, employee relations and recognition programs to improve overall employee satisfaction and engagement.
• Implement company-wide HR programs, partnering with local leaders to customize to fit local needs and legal requirements. 
• Lead and manage the People Operations team, responsible for recruiting, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS and related HR operations.
• Serve as a cultural ambassador, articulating and reinforcing Yes Energy’s values through every employee experience.
• Lead performance management and employee relations matters, helping to resolve issues fairly and in accordance with company practices and values.
• Partner with regional People leaders to ensure DEI is embedded in all aspects of the employee lifecycle from hiring and development to promotion and retention.
• Provide insights to the CHRO to guide strategic decisions and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Conduct benchmarking and market research to optimize compensation, benefits, and rewards programs to balance business needs and employee well-being.
• Update and manage HR practices and provide guidance on policy interpretation for managers.
• Drive innovation in HR systems, data analytics, and processes to enable data-driven decision making and organizational agility.
• Ensure the company remains compliant with federal , state, and local employment laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to customize HR programs as needed for regional and functional needs, while maintaining consistency with company values.
• Ensure efficient and accurate processing of payroll, benefits and employee data both in the US and globally to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Conduct regular and periodic audits of payroll, benefits and 401(k) to ensure accuracy, integrity, equity and compliance.
• Prepare regular reports on key metrics such as engagement, turnover, performance and recruiting to present to the Senior Leadership Team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years of experience serving in a management role in human resources, with at least five (5) years at the director, or higher, level.
• Experience managing payroll, benefits, compensation, recruiting, HRIS and employee relations.
• Deep understanding of HR strategy, organizational development, compensation, benefits and compliance.
• Strong knowledge & understanding of employment laws and other governmental compliance regulations.
• Experience with ADP, Lattice, DEEL and Greenhouse strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to people at all levels of the organization. 
• Demonstrated success implementing scalable HR programs in a growing, fast-paced organization.
• Skilled communicator and facilitator, adept at navigating complexity and ambiguity with clarity.
• SPHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred 

At Yes Energy, we value connecting directly with candidates. We kindly ask that third-party recruiters and agencies not submit resumes, as we are not open to external recruiting partnerships.

ABOUT YES ENERGY

Overview

Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions.  Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily.  The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers.  Yes Energy has a team of over 350 amazing professionals in Boulder, CO (HQ); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Glendora, CA; Richmond, VA; London, United Kingdom; Auckland, New Zealand, Tokyo, Japan; and Bucharest, Romania.

Culture

Yes Energy has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado, and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy, we care about saying “Yes” to customers. We like to listen, learn, and develop our solutions in line with their needs. We think about customers as business partners, and when we help them be more successful … we are more successful, too.

Around the office, our culture is driven by some pretty fundamental values that we’re proud of:

• We love innovation and solving tough challenges;
• We are “high standards people” who combine passion and pride with hard work and rewards of all kinds-- in an ethic that is consistent across the company;
• We’re team-focused with a flat hierarchy-- we work in small teams on well-defined projects that directly impact the success of the business;
• We play to the strengths and experience of each person while each of us also works along a continuum of roles adjacent to our focus area.  This presents the challenge of maintaining a broad set of skills as well as an opportunity to learn and contribute in many ways; 
• We are constantly growing. Professional development happens every day and every year.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401 (k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.

At Yes Energy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where 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.