Culture & People Operations Lead

Calyx Containers, LLC; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Calyx Containers, a packaging innovator serving the cannabis industry and based in Salt Lake City, seeks a People, Culture & Workplace champion. This full-time, on-site role reports to the President and focuses on building a strong employer brand, streamlined recruiting processes, onboarding, and programs that energize the team.

You will plan events within budget, keep HRIS data accurate, coordinate interviews, and champion AI-powered productivity across the company.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in people operations, recruiting coordination, office management, events, hospitality, or similar roles requiring strong organization and people skills.
• Fluency with AI tools or a portfolio of AI-enabled work (written, built, or organized).
• Strong writing skills for job posts, announcements, and employer-brand content.
• Experience with Gusto or HRIS is a plus; experience planning events on a budget is valued.
• A degree is not required; judgment, energy, and follow-through are important.

Responsibilities

• Culture and team events: plan and run events, rituals, celebrations, and recognition programs within budget and with creativity.
• Employer brand: strengthen Calyx as a magnet for talent through careers-page content, LinkedIn presence, milestone stories, and a strong candidate experience.
• The office: manage space, supplies, vendors, and ongoing buildout to impress candidates and energize the team.
• Recruiting coordination: manage job postings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, keep candidates engaged, and provide respectful, timely communication.
• Onboarding: ensure a strong first week with prepared equipment, documented plans, and clear standards from day one.
• AI-productivity champion: organize trainings, share wins, and highlight AI-enabled growth opportunities across the company.
• People operations: maintain employee records, HRIS data, org chart accuracy; support benefits enrollment and day-to-day inquiries.
• Performance cadence: coordinate reviews and check-ins to avoid missing conversations or paperwork.
• Offboarding logistics: handle exits with respect, including equipment, access, exit interviews, and clean records.

Skills

AI tools fluency

Strong writing skills

Excellent organization

Event planning

Education

No degree required

Tools

Gusto

HRIS

Job description

Calyx Containers, a packaging innovator serving the cannabis industry and based in Salt Lake City, seeks a People, Culture & Workplace champion. This full-time, on-site role reports to the President and focuses on building a strong employer brand, streamlined recruiting processes, onboarding, and programs that energize the team.

You will plan events within budget, keep HRIS data accurate, coordinate interviews, and champion AI-powered productivity across the company.