Head of People Operations & Payroll

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the industry. Our network of "Guardians" helps property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. As part of our team, you'll be contributing to a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first.

Guardian is a passionate group of professionals committed to preserving the legacy of small and medium-sized businesses while accelerating their growth. We bring deep expertise and a hands-on approach to support our partners, expand the Guardian network, and make a lasting, positive impact across every organization

Who We Are :

Guardian Restoration Partners, an Alpine Investors' platform, is leading transformative change in the restoration and mitigation industry. At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are on a mission to build the most impactful restoration business in the field. With a network of dedicated "Guardians," we help property owners in crisis rebuild their lives after devastating events like water, fire, and mold damage. We are a passionate group of professionals committed to preserving the legacy of small and medium-sized businesses while accelerating their growth. We bring deep expertise and a hands-on approach to support our partners, expand the Guardian network, and make a lasting, positive impact across every organization in our portfolio. As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, integrity, and putting customers first.

Alpine Investors is a people-driven private equity firm dedicated to investing in fragmented industries across the U.S. Named to Inc.'s List of Founder-Friendly Investors for five consecutive years, Alpine creates value by honoring the legacy of founders and transforming their companies into enduring, high-growth businesses. Our portfolio companies thrive through strategic consolidation, technology advancement, and operational support. By leveraging this approach, one of our portfolio companies has achieved impressive results, scaling from $0 to $2 billion in just four years with over 300 acquisitions, all while preserving founders' legacies. Guardian Restoration Partners, is leading the way in transformative changes in the restoration and mitigation industry.

What we need :

This leadership role centers around building and optimizing our People Operations function to support a dynamic and rapidly growing workforce. You will design and lead programs that enhance employee experience, streamline HR infrastructure, and drive data-informed decisions through geographically and highly distributed teams. With a focus on efficiency and scalability you'll oversee key pillars like payroll and HR systems, Compliance and Reporting, among others. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, blends analytical thinking with empathetic leadership, and is passionate about creating the foundation for transformative employee experiences. The ideal candidate embraces complexity and change, using them as levers for innovation and progress. They'll build and lead high-performing, inclusive, and cross-functional teams that are empowered to deliver real impact. Just as importantly, they'll foster strong, trust-based partnerships with business founders, General Managers, and front-line operators, ensuring that our People technology and programs are aligned with real-world needs and opportunities. Additionally, the ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team and thrives in both strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Accountabilities :

• Lead and optimize critical HR operational functions including onboarding, payroll, HRIS implementation and adoption at existing and newly acquired Partner companies, along with building our compliance and reporting motions.
• Build and operationalize a robust HR analytics capability including a People Dashboard to drive data-informed decision-making across the employee lifecycle
• Streamline HR processes for scalability, user experience, and efficiency—including hiring velocity and performance review frameworks
• Build and implement standard practices to capture and measure key performance indicators such as Exit Interviews, Turnover, Regrettable Turnover, Time to Fill and other People team analytics
• Develop scalable People programs designed to enhance the employee experience and reinforce a compliant, people first culture
• Cultivate a growth-driven, inclusive culture that empowers employees to thrive
• Provide hands-on leadership to a high-performing Payroll and People Operations team, mentoring team members, scaling the team as needed and aligning priorities with strategic goals
• Lead organizational change initiatives related to technology adoption, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while providing training and support to facilitate smooth transitions and maximize user engagement with newly implemented systems.

Systems Integration & Adoption

Payroll

Compliance & Risk Management

Leadership & Advisory

Culture & Continuous Improvement

Skills Needed for Success :

Requirements

Our Core Values :

Total Rewards :

We are focused on becoming an "employer of choice" and are continuously looking at how to expand our Total Rewards offerings to best suit the needs of our employees.

Why Join Us?

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are committed to empowering our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to excel. When you join our team, you'll enjoy :

You'll contribute to a dynamic team where your expertise will make a tangible difference in our success. We offer a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to your personal and professional development.

Compensation :

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the base salary pay range is $160,000 - $230,000 + Bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

Location : Denver, Colorado strongly preferred, but open to candidates in the Mountain Time Zone or Central Time Zone.

Application Deadline

The anticipated application deadline is November 3, 2025, though that date may change depending on the volume of qualified resumes we receive by that time.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about employee experience, we want to hear from you! Our philosophy is to treat the employee experience like a product - designed with care, shaped by feedback, and constantly evolving to meet people where they are. Apply today and join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

Guardian is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary range is subject to change and may be modified at any time. For this position, the base salary pay range is listed below.

Salary Range :

$160,000—$230,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer :

At Guardian Restoration Partners, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.