The Lighthouse is a dedicated campus for creators and their teams to work, (co-)create, gather, be inspired & develop their careers. A division of the Whalar Group.

Why a campus?

• Creators don't feel there are many places that truly embrace them to be comfortable, safe and fully free to be creative.
• Ironically, it's an isolating profession that has them seeking out their tribe for connection.
• Collaboration amongst the community has always been a mainstay of driving growth and opportunity.
• Being a creator is becoming ever more complex as they grow, as they build teams and as they diversify their business; yet they lack career development tools.
• There is a lack of access to spaces that are truly curated for creators to empower them to innovate, uplevel and grow.

Here's what the campus will offer:

1. Education (LEARN) - Think Art School & Grad School

A space for Creators to be empowered to further their career by hearing from industry peers, topic specialists on things like finance, legal, HR, mental health and from inspiring figures from other fields of business, sport, music, art, entertainment, food and fashion.

1. Studios (MAKE) - Think YouTubeSpaces and Milk Studios

A space for Creators to uplevel their creative or brand into new productions with green screen rooms, specialized sets, podcast studios, gaming rooms, editing bays, livestreaming rooms, photography studios. All this alongside co-working spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, dedicated studios and screening rooms.

1. Community (BELONG) - Think Summit Series & YPO

A space for Creators to hang out, connect with one another, take informal meetings, break bread together, attend or host events and gatherings to foster community, network, collaborate and moments of serendipitous collisions.
About the role:

As the Senior Director of People, Diversity, and Inclusion for The Lighthouse, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of HR for both the LA and NY properties. Your primary focus will be on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. This includes managing teams, employee relations, talent acquisition, diversity initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws.
Here's what you'll do day-to-day:

• Build People Ops (HR) function from the ground up in conjunction with the VP of Operations including onboarding, payroll, benefits management, etc., for both LA & NY properties.
• Manage a People Coordinator and foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Serve as a crucial point of contact between executive leadership and employees.
• Deliver outstanding customer service by providing best-in-class strategic and operational HR support.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and manage HR-related budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• Facilitate and lead employee relations activities, including conducting internal audits and disciplinary meetings.
• Partner closely with the broader People team at the Whalar Group level to ensure cohesive and effective HR strategies.
• Bring new ideas to the table to enhance the overall People function at The Lighthouse.
• Develop, implement & challenge strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of The Lighthouse.
• Create initiatives and programs that support a culture of belonging.

Here's what we're looking for:

• MUST be a great human and team player, who cares about people(see if you fit in)!
• 5+ Years of proven experience in a People leadership role, preferably in a creative or collaborative environment.
• Strong knowledge of People functions, employee relations, operations, DEI, and hospitality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial resources effectively.
• Experience in team leadership and fostering a collaborative work culture.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong understanding of California labor laws.

The salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and ultimately budget approvals.
Our values:

At The Lighthouse, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.
The perks:

The Lighthouse provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Retirement planning with employer match
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• New joiner Home office allowance
• Fertility benefits
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Extra Voluntary Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Pet insurance
• Social programs

Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.