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People Operations Manager

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What is Cirkul?

Cirkul is a rapidly growing beverage technology company on a mission to make a healthier world by helping people enjoy drinking more water.

The team at Cirkul developed an innovative beverage delivery system that makes drinking more water delicious, fun, and personalized. The technology reduces the shipping weight of bottled beverages by 96% and uses 84% less plastic. Cirkul offers its customers 100+ unique flavors, all with no sugar, zero calories, no artificial colors, and a range of functional enhancements online, at Walmart, and other retailers across the United States. Hundreds of thousands of consumers are using Cirkul to transition from single-use plastics and sugar-filled beverages to healthier, better-for-you alternatives.

What is this role?

As the Manager, People Business Partner for Cirkul, you will be responsible for driving the people strategy, policy, and programs for the new Cirkul West facility in Utah. Reporting to the Director of People Operations, and in partnership with the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for the training, talent management, and retention programs for current and prospective employees. Additionally, you will be the subject matter expert regarding employee relations actions, investigations, and labor relations matters.

What does an average day look like?

Driving Results:

Drive a People function that emphasizes processes, systems, and tools for compliance and efficiency, while delivering a best-in-class employee experience and providing a strategic view of talent solutions and engagement aligned with business needs.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. Manage employee safety and wellness programs (ADA, FMLA, LOA, etc.), EEO and Workers Compensation. Deep knowledge of Utah employment laws is a plus.
Measure, analyze and evolve HR operations using metrics. Oversee plant-level actions for training and development, performance management, and corrective actions.

Taking Ownership:

Enforce and inform People plans, policies, and initiatives aligned with our mission and core values including performance management, employee relations, and engagement.
Support scalable learning and organizational development programs that aid in growing our company's capabilities and drive employee retention.

Making Decisions:

As the trusted advisor to the Plant Manager, provide guidance, policy review, insights, and recommendations for all people actions including, but not limited to talent alignment, employee relations, corrective actions, employee retention, engagement activities, labor laws, and HR best practices.
Ensure performance management process enables managers to partner with HR to effectively manage employee performance and employee relations.

Cultivating Relationships:

Understand and leverage internal relationships, partnering with peers and stakeholders to achieve desired goals.
Be able to craft coherent and effective communication strategies, adapting tone, style, pace, and medium to reach the desired audience.
Must demonstrate integrity, poise, empathy, and professionalism in employee encounters, earning trust of managers and employees alike; always representing best interests of the company.

Instilling Trust:

Help support our core values and help each other be accountable that all our decisions, programs, and processes are aligned with our culture and core beliefs; Focus on developing a diverse, emotionally intelligent, and inclusive culture through the development of culture initiatives that increase diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives. Work with employees at all levels to develop inclusive thinking and to address inclusion needs.

Customer Focus

Be a change agent adding value in proactive ways, bringing options and ideas forward best supporting our transformation and growth.

What background should you have?

Bachelor’s degree in related field
7+ years of experience in as an HR Generalist or Business Partner
Strong leadership skills and ability to work both hands on and strategically with your team
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations in Utah
Strong consultative skills and highly effective in communicating both verbally and written
Ability to solve complex problems using best practices, knowledge of internal and external business issues to provide a new perspective on existing solutions and/or create new solutions
Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What do we offer?

Competitive salary based on experience and market
Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
Employee discounts on Cirkul products
New corporate office space with great amenities
Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
A culture that rewards results

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Cirkul, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to sustaining an equitable and inclusive, people-first environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents.

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What You Should Know About People Operations Manager , Cirkul

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the vibrant world of hydration? Cirkul, a forward-thinking beverage technology company based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is on the hunt for a dynamic People Operations Manager to join our team. At Cirkul, we’re not just about innovating a fun and personalized way to drink more water; we're also committed to building an incredible culture that drives engagement, retention, and success. As the People Operations Manager, you will work closely with our Plant Manager and the Director of People Operations to shape our people strategy for the new Cirkul West facility. Your responsibilities will range from managing talent development to driving successful employee relations and compliance with local laws. You’ll have the chance to create impactful training programs and lead HR initiatives that resonate with our core values. We are looking for someone with a strong background in HR—ideally with over seven years of experience—who is both strategic and hands-on. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a deep understanding of Utah's employment laws, this is your opportunity to shine. Bring your consultative skills and passion for fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace to help Cirkul grow and transform the hydration industry. Join us as we make the world a healthier place, one sip at a time!

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What are the responsibilities of a People Operations Manager at Cirkul?

As a People Operations Manager at Cirkul, your responsibilities will include driving the people strategy for our new facility, managing talent development, and ensuring compliance with local laws. You will also oversee safety and wellness programs, employee training, performance management, and employee relations, making sure every initiative aligns with our mission and core values.