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Director of Human Resources (People Operations)

Niowave

Job Location:

Lansing, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of People Operations (HR)

Who we are

We are a team of scientists engineers technicians and innovators dedicated to changing the world by developing medical isotopes to treat and eradicate cancer. We believe in building an environment where collaboration curiosity and camaraderie thrive. We also enjoy darts cornhole ping-pong chili cook-offs and other fun events that makes our company a community where we make a life not just a living.

Who you are

You are inspired by developing team members to reach their greatest potential. Your job satisfaction is measured by the synergy you instill in cross-functional team members enabling them to achieve optimal outcomes. You model a learning environment and celebrate the journey as well as the destination. You wholeheartedly embrace leadership as a choice a responsibility and a remarkable privilege to positively impact the lives of others.

You are someone who believes that exceptional organizations are built by developing exceptional people and you find purpose in creating environments where staff members and leaders can thrive. You are thoughtful principled emotionally intelligent and highly collaborative balancing empathy with accountability while building trust through consistency transparency and sound judgment.

You are naturally a systems thinker translating vision into practical processes scalable programs and meaningful experiences that strengthen culture without creating unnecessary bureaucracy. At your core you are authentic and disciplined. You are a coach at heart energized by helping leaders grow navigating complex conversations with humility and courage and creating the context and clarity that enable high-performing teams to succeed.

How you make an impact

This role is a key member of the leadership team charged with operationalizing and advancing the vision philosophy and brand of the Chief People Officer. This role provides leadership across People Operations functions to ensure the organizations people practices systems and experiences are aligned with Niowaves mission operational objectives and foundational cultural principles.

What you need to succeed

Embraces and models the Niowave Core Values of Teamwork Courage Integrity and Upright Zeal
Develops and maintains good relationships gains the confidence of others and works effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix environment
- Understands how to integrate into a new team/organization
- Appreciates the current state of systems and processes and exercises sound judgment in proposing and implementing improvements
- Understands personal communication and learning styles and adapts approach to connect effectively with others

Displays excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
Possesses strong organizational and project management skills
Possesses a strong interest and ability to lead and develop staff members and teams

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
12 years progressive People Operations (HR) leadership experience including but not limited to:
- Managing complex staff member relations matters
- Employment law and operational HR practices
- Organizational growth and operational scaling
- HRIS optimization and people analytics
10 years of leadership experience - managing and leading (HR) teams and departments scaling them to the needs of the organizational mission and objectives
Experience in one or more of the following:
- Manufacturing
- Regulated industries
- Technical organizations
- High-growth operational environments

Great to have

Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field
15 years progressive People Operations (HR) leadership experience
12 years of leadership experience - managing and leading (HR) teams and departments scaling them to the needs of the organizational mission and objectives
SHRM-SCP SPHR or related professional certification
Experience in the following:
- Manufacturing
- Regulated industries
- Technical organizations
- High-growth operational environments

Other things to know

Full-time position
The companys standard operating hours are Monday thru Friday 6:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. with production related activities requiring 24/7/365 shifts
This position will have regular working hours Monday - Friday within the standard operating hours
There is an expectation of adjusting working hours outside the standard hours to meet operational requirements
Niowave has multiple locations within the Lansing area and travel between locations is expected in the role

Please provide a cover letter specifically describing the nature of your background and experience as it relates to this position.

Required Experience:

Director

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