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 critical operational leader responsible for ensuring that our HR systems, processes and programs run efficiently, accurately and consistently to support a high-performing and growing organization.

In this role, you will focus on building and refining core infrastructure that power our People function including scalable processes, reliable systems, compliant practices and a high-impact People Operations team. While you support the CHRO in translating strategy into action, the heart of this role lies in operational execution: optimizing workflows, strengthening the employee experience and ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operational from hire to retire.

This position is ideal for a leader who loves rolling up their sleeves to make complex processes work better today while building durable systems 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: 

Operational Excellence

• Lead the delivery, enhancement, and documentation of HR processes, policies and systems to ensure efficiency, compliance and consistent service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across HR operations, identifying opportunities to streamline, standardize and automate using technology and data-driven insights.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations to ensure timely and accurate execution of all People-related processes.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

HR Systems, Data & Compliance

• Own the HR systems ecosystem ensuring data accuracy, user adoption, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and deliver regular updates on key people metrics such as engagement, performance, turnover risks and recruiting to the Senior Leadership Team and the CHRO.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment  regulations continuously monitoring updates and adjusting internal practices accordingly.
• Ensure efficient, compliant payroll and benefits administration in the US and globally.

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.

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.
• 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.