Hybrid People Operations Lead

at Rocky Talkie

• Job title: People Operations Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• People Operations Lead handling HR processes and employee relations at Rocky Talkie. Overseeing hiring, onboarding, and culture initiatives for a growing outdoor brand.

Responsibilities

• Own employee lifecycle management from onboarding to offboarding
• Manage HR systems (Gusto, benefits platforms, performance tools, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (with employees in multiple states and expanding into other countries)
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and policies
• Partner with Accounting to support accurate, timely payroll and benefits administration
• Be a first-line support for employee questions, concerns, and guidance
• Coach managers through performance conversations, feedback, and development plans
• Help navigate sensitive situations with empathy, clarity, and consistency
• Support performance review cycles and ongoing feedback processes
• Partner with leaders on hiring needs, job descriptions, interview design, and candidate experience
• Own onboarding experience so new hires feel welcomed, supported, and clear on expectations
• Support career development frameworks, learning opportunities, and internal growth
• Help build simple, effective manager tools and templates
• Help bring Rocky Talkie’s values to life through programs, rituals, and communication
• Lead and plan company retreats, team gatherings, and culture initiatives, including Camp Rocky Talkie Summer Jam, our annual summer retreat
• Keep a pulse on team engagement and morale - and help turn insights into action
• Contribute to internal communications that feel human, clear, and on-brand

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on HR or People Operations experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience supporting managers and navigating employee relations
• Experience in remote-first or distributed teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and human
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Able to balance empathy with accountability

Benefits

• Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Retirement Plan with Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Performance-Based Bonus
• And of course, plenty of Rocky Talkie gear to fuel your next adventure!