Phoenix Tailings · 3 hours ago
Chief People Officer
Burlington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expPhoenix Tailings is a rapidly-growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. They are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief People Officer to build and lead their People function, shaping company culture and driving talent acquisition and performance strategies.
Advanced MaterialsCleanTechIndustrialManufacturingMiningSustainabilityWaste Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable HR infrastructure, policies, and systems to support a growing industrial tech organization
Lead the end-to-end talent lifecycle: from recruiting and onboarding to retention and offboarding, ensuring every stage reflects our values
Build and execute a compensation, benefits, and performance framework aligned with our mission and long-term growth
Champion and evolve a strong, mission-aligned culture that scales across teams, functions, and locations
Oversee compliance with all federal, state, and local labor laws, especially as they relate to manufacturing and engineering environments
Establish training and development programs that drive personal and professional growth across the company
Act as a thought partner to the CEO and executive team on organizational design, change management, and workforce planning
Introduce meaningful people metrics and analytics to guide decision-making and track team health over time
Represent the voice of the employee while upholding the standards and discipline required for a high-performance company
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Head of People role at a high-growth startup or industrial tech company
Proven experience building and scaling HR functions from scratch in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Deep knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and best practices for a multi-disciplinary workforce (including engineering, operations, and manufacturing)
Strong track record in developing equitable compensation, performance, and development frameworks
Passion for culture-building and driving alignment around mission, values, and business goals
Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and executive presence
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a related field (Master's preferred)
Preferred
Experience with HRIS implementation and systems development
Benefits
Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
Company
Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a metals-refining company that transforms mining waste (“tailings”) into usable rare earth and critical metals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$104.24MKey Investors
ARPA-EEnvisioning PartnersMassVentures
2025-12-25Series B
2025-12-04Grant· $1.6M
2025-04-30Series B· $33M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Myers
CEO & Co-Founder
Anthony Balladon
Chief Commercial Officer & Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-30
2025-12-29
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