or apply directly on Valar Atomics's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Valar Atomics's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Valar Atomics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Valar Atomics
- high 37 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 105 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Valar Atomics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Valar Atomics.
About this role
The Director of People Operations at Valar Atomics will be responsible for building and scaling HR systems, policies, and processes to support the company's rapid growth. This role involves managing core HR operations, compliance, performance management, and employee lifecycle programs while collaborating with leadership to maintain a high-performance culture. The position requires a proactive builder who thrives in fast-paced environments and can navigate challenges associated with organizational growth.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Valar Atomics as an employer.
What you need
- 8+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
- Strong working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance requirements
- Experience managing employee relations, performance management, and HR operations
- Experience developing or improving HR policies, programs, and processes
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
- Experience supporting high-growth startup or scaling organizations
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, construction, or other industrial environments
- Experience implementing or managing HRIS platforms and people systems
What you get
- Competitive base salary
- Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
- High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
- Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
Worth weighing
- This is a fully on-site role based in Orangeville, Utah.
- The role is not traditional HR; it requires a builder mindset and comfort with ambiguity.
- Strong emphasis on developing scalable processes in a fast-paced environment may not suit everyone.
Summarised from Valar Atomics's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Valar Atomics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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