Head of People Operations

About Atomo

Atomo is a cutting-edge, Seattle-based, food-tech startup confronting the climate crisis by reinventing coffee for tomorrow. Founded in 2019, with offices in the heart of Seattle, Atomo is a place for innovative, creative, committed people to come together, learn from one another and leave this planet better than we found it. We have already reverse-engineered the coffee bean—producing outstanding cold brew coffee with over 90% reduction in both water and carbon footprints—and have even bigger plans for the future. Join us to help shape the future of coffee!

Core Values

At Atomo we believe that everyone has a critical role to play in how we change the future. We believe in Empowering Innovation through continuous learning while also honoring coffee traditions. We believe in being Stewards of the Planet by leading through example in everything we do and putting the planet over profits. We believe in Building Community by fostering an environment of psychological safety and always striving for a team of “we”. And we are committed to delivering an exceptional product and experience, every single time.

Job Description:

Atomo Coffee is currently seeking a Head of People Operations who is passionate about building strong relationships and cultivating an inclusive workplace culture. You are an expert in your field,  staying current on employment laws in various states, have experience in startup/young organizations, as well as being objective, compassionate, and discreet when handling workplace/people challenges.

The Head of People Operations  will be a critical member of the leadership team at Atomo. This role will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the entire employee lifecycle, from interviews and hiring to exit, working with hiring managers and department heads to fulfill staffing needs

• Create, train and facilitate company wide performance review processes

• Provide expert knowledge in city, state, and federal employment laws

• Create effective, fair and executable policies to uphold Atomo employees to the highest standards, in alignment with the company's core values as well as in compliance with city, state, and federal law.

• Assist with routine to complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations and collaborate with necessary leaders to recommend appropriate action to resolve the issues.

• Create and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, and disciplinary actions. 

• Manage and facilitate COVID response, staying up to date of the changes and challenges the pandemic brings.

• Manage budget for people operations and culture expenses 

• Lead the People Ops Team with integrity and clear communication

• Cultivate a dynamic team that supports the organization’s mission and initiatives

Skills and Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.

• At least five - seven years of human resource management experience is required.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly preferred.

• Knowledge of WA, CA, TX, NJ, OR employment laws and regulations is required

• Familiarity with international employment challenges is a plus

• Compassionate, fair and personable demeanor is critical with the ability to be objective and make unbiased decisions in favor of the organization

• Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful situations.

• Must have strong oral and written communication skills, business acumen, excellent project management, problem solving, interpersonal and analytical skills, and ability to work in a team environment.

• Experience working with Rippling employee management systems is preferred

• Discretion and trustworthiness to handle confidential and sensitive information

• Passion for driving Atomo’s core values into every aspect of day to day operations

This position is on-site primarily with some travel as needed.

*At this time, Atomo requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to beginning work

Additional Details:Pay Range: DOE $120-$150k + Equity

Benefits: Generous PTO, Holidays, Medical-, Dental-, Vision- and Life- Insurance. Personal + Professional Development Program.