VP People

About Lilac Solutions, Inc.Lilac Solutions is a lithium extraction technology company focused on scaling lithium production for the electric vehicle era. Lilac solves the critical technology problems which today prevent development of the world’s largest lithium resources: low yields, high costs, slow start-up, poor reliability, and massive environmental impacts. Lilac’s technology represents such a step-change in performance and cost that it also unlocks the development of new unconventional lithium deposits with low lithium grades and high impurities, which have historically been impossible to produce. In 2021, Lilac raised $150M in Series B financing from investors including T. Rowe Price, Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Sumitomo, BMW and SK Materials. Lilac is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.Job DescriptionThe VP of People will lead Lilac’s People Department overseeing all aspects of recruiting, total rewards, and people operations and will partner with other leaders across the company to support onboarding, training, performance management, and professional development. The VP will be a thought partner to the executive team as the company scales globally and expands headcount from 170 to thousands while the majority of hiring transitions to South America by 2024-2025. The VP will scale the People Department to support this growth with efficient organizational strategies interfacing with teams and processes across the company. This role will report initially to the CEO and later to the head of corporate operations.The position will be based in Oakland, California.Job ResponsibilitiesEstablish trust as a strategic thought leader, influencer, and change agent responsible for implementing people initiatives across Lilac Solutions, Inc.Build a scalable performance culture that can remain strong and consistent across multiple divisions and geographic locations.Design, develop, execute, measure, and improve connected talent, leadership capability, and culture strategies across the company.Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of a distributed company culture.Develop and oversee an integrated talent management framework including identification and assessment, succession planning, emerging talent, and high potential processes.Evaluate and evolve compensation strategy and philosophy, promotional processes, current People policies, and procedures, and implement creative compensation policies and equity structures to align with industry best practices.Build an employer brand and culture that is new and exciting, and resonates with current and potential employees.Candidate Qualifications10+ years in people leadership roles in high growth and/or international companiesExperience working for a high growth company rapidly scaling headcountExperience developing new programs for recruiting, performance management, compensation, and DEIExperience working in an international organizationExperience navigating complex international work authorizationStrong and supportive team management and coachingContinuous improvement and growth mindset; comfortable with quickly designing, testing, and iterating people programsCommitment to fostering a positive and high-performance company culturePeople-centric with excellent cross-cultural competencyExperience supporting international expat and field operations teams preferredFamiliarity with rotational work schedules and associated people program needsCompensationSalary range: $250K-$300K annually (commensurate with experience)Stock optionsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceLong-term disability insurance401k with pre- and post-tax investing optionsFlexible Paid Time Off PolicyEight weeks of Paid Parental LeaveOnsite Gym and Catered Lunch for Oakland EmployeesMonthly phone stipendEEO StatementLilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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