Senior Manager, People Operations & Governance

Iris Energy; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

RRSP match

Vacation & Holidays

Flexible work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

IREN is seeking an experienced People Operations & Governance leader to scale governance, compliance, and processes across a global, renewable-focused organization. You will act as a central coordinator for the People & Culture function, partnering with Legal, Finance, Risk, and Business Leaders to embed controls and drive strategic initiatives.

You will own program management for key People & Culture initiatives, develop scalable playbooks, manage audits, and lead change management as the

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, Program Management, Governance, Compliance, Business Operations, Consulting, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and programs.
• Experience coordinating compliance, governance, audit, or risk-management activities.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting a public company environment.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, ISO certifications, SOC2 requirements, privacy programs, or similar governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or organizational transformations.
• Experience implementing or optimizing HRIS and people technology solutions.
• Experience in a rapidly growing or globally distributed organization.

Responsibilities

• Governance,Compliance & Risk Management
• Coordinate governance, compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements across the People & Culture function.
• Embed compliance into programs, processes, and policies with Legal, Finance, and Information Security.
• Coordinate audit readiness, regulatory reporting, due diligence requests, and reviews.
• Maintain and improve policy governance, controls, and risk frameworks.
• Own and improve global People & Culture processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Develop scalable processes, playbooks, standards, and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve employee experience.
• Partner with People Systems & Technology to leverage data and automation.
• Act as SME and advisor on People & Culture operating processes and governance.
• Manage Programs & Projects
• Plan and execute key People & Culture initiatives.
• Coordinate compensation reviews, talent & performance cycles, engagement initiatives, policy implementation, and leadership programs.
• Lead workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or geographic expansion.
• Develop project plans, manage risks, and provide senior updates.
• Support change management for new programs and systems.
• Create Operational Discipline at Scale
• Build governance and rhythms to scale the function with the business.
• Establish accountability and cross-functional coordination.
• Balance governance with practical business needs.
• Leverage ATS platforms and recruitment analytics to inform strategy.
• Translate insights into actionable business results.
• Confident communicator and negotiator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Manage external agencies and search partners with focus on ROI.
• Thrive in dynamic, ambitious environments.

Skills

People Operations

HR Operations

Program Management

Governance

Compliance

Cross-functional Projects

Stakeholder Management

Mergers & Acquisitions

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Vancouver, BC | Department: People & Culture| Reporting to: VP, People, Culture & Community | Work Location Type: #hybrid

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

With 100% renewable energy, we build, own and operate our data centers and take pride in being at the forefront of sustainable solutions for the ever-evolving applications of high-performance compute. We believe that human progress is invaluable, but it should be done in the right way – responsibly, sustainably and having a positive impact on the communities we operate in.

As IREN continues to scale globally, we are seeking an experienced People Operations & Governance leader to deliver on the frameworks, processes, and controls that enable sustainable growth.

This role will be responsible for ensuring our people programs, processes, and governance frameworks scale effectively alongside the business. Acting as a central point of coordination across the function, the successful candidate will oversee governance and compliance activities, maintain global people processes, and lead the planning, project management and execution of key People & Culture initiatives.

The role partners closely with leaders across Business Enablement, Talent & Culture, Total Rewards, People Technology, Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance, and other corporate functions to ensure obligations are met, projects are delivered, and the People & Culture function operates efficiently, consistently, and with appropriate controls.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building structure, driving accountability, and turning complex initiatives into well-executed outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Governance,Compliance & Risk Management
• Serve as the People & Culture function's central point ofcoordination for governance, compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure people-related obligations are understood, documented, andeffectively managed across all jurisdictions.
• Partner with Legal, Finance, Information Security, and businessleaders to embed compliance requirements into programs, processes, andpolicies.
• Coordinate audit readiness activities, regulatory reporting, duediligence requests, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain and continuously improve policy governance, controls, andrisk management frameworks.
• Drive GlobalProcess Excellence
• Own and continuously improve global People & Culture processesacross the entire employee lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain scalable processes, playbooks, standards, andoperating procedures that support consistency while accommodating localrequirements.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, reduce bureaucracy,improve employee experience, and increase operational efficiency.
• Partner with the People Systems & Technology team to leveragesystems, automation, and data to drive better outcomes.
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on People & Cultureoperating processes and governance.
• Manage Programs& Projects
• Project manage key People & Culture initiatives from planningthrough execution.
• Coordinate recurring programs such as compensation reviews, talentand performance cycles, engagement initiatives, policy implementation, andleadership programs.
• Lead people-related workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, businessintegrations, and expansion into new jurisdictions.
• Develop project plans, manage risks and dependencies, trackmilestones, and provide senior leadership-level updates on progress andoutcomes.
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoptionof new programs, processes, systems, and ways of working.
• CreateOperational Discipline at Scale
• Build the frameworks, governance, and operational rhythms thatenable the People & Culture function to scale with the business.
• Establish clear accountability, improve cross-functionalcoordination, and ensure critical initiatives are delivered effectively.
• Help balance strong governance and risk management with a practical,business-focused approach.
• Advanced capability with ATS platforms and recruitment analytics, using data to inform strategy and improve performance.
• Highly analytical, with the ability to translate insights into practical, business-focused action.
• Confident communicator and negotiator, able to influence stakeholders and build credibility at all levels.
• Strong experience managing external agencies and search partners, with a focus on performance, accountability, and ROI.
• Thrives in dynamic, evolving environments where pace is high and expectations are ambitious.

Requirements & Preferred Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, Program Management, Governance, Compliance, Business Operations, Consulting, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects and programs.
• Experience developing, documenting, and improving business processes and operating procedures.
• Experience coordinating compliance, governance, audit, or risk-management activities.
• Strong project management experience with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting a public company environment.
• Familiarity with SOX controls, ISO certifications, SOC2 requirements, privacy programs, or similar governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, integrations, or organizational transformations.
• Experience implementing or optimizing HRIS and people technology solutions.
• Experience in a rapidly growing or globally distributed organization.

At IREN, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Our Canada package includes:

Compensation

• The expected base salary for this role ranges from $150,000-$175,000 CAD.
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)
• Relocation assistance (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)]

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
• Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform

Financial Well-Being

• RRSP with company match
• Voluntary TFSA

Time Off & Flexibility

• 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements (remote/hybrid) – for some roles

Growth & Development

• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
• Training and personal development opportunities

Lifestyle & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities