People and Culture Manager

People and Culture Manager

On-Site / Full-Time / Denver, CO

About Pardon

Optimism is a venture studio creating media brands that transform how people see the world. As a team of creative entrepreneurs, we develop and launch ventures that foster community, encourage new ways of thinking, and create the context for positive change to occur. Our ventures are focused on art and wellness, all of which spark wonder and curiosity and are enjoyed by millions of readers every day.

Role Overview :

The People Manager will be the go-to person for all things people-related. You will own the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding, while supporting our Head of Alignment with cultural initiatives that make Optimism an exceptional place to work. This is a hands-on, strategic role where you’ll collaborate with leadership and employees to shape our people's experience, policies, and practices.

Key Responsibilities :

People Operations & HR :

• Lead all people operations, including employee relations, policies, performance management, and compliance.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, processes, and documentation.
• Manage benefits, compensation, and payroll in partnership with finance.

Recruiting & Onboarding :

Offboarding :

Culture & Engagement :

Requirements

What You Bring :

Benefits

Salary :

This role will pay between $75,000 and $85,000 annually.

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