Director, People Operations and Culture

Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience. We have high-reaching growth plans as the legal market and consumer adoption expand. Key growth initiatives include ambitious platform innovation, outstanding marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this spectacular growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level. Job Summary The Director of People Operations & Culture serves as the head of HR for all Kiva companies, setting the strategic direction and operational foundation for how we attract, develop, support, and retain our people. This role leads the full People Operations function: Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Total Rewards, Payroll & Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, Compliance, and Culture. Their work includes ensuring scalable systems, clear expectations, strong managerial accountability, and a consistent employee experience across the organization. This role partners closely with all internal functional teams and executive leadership to align people strategy with business priorities while maintaining a people‑forward, compliant, and high‑trust workplace. MUST reside near the Bay area! Work Environment Regular collaboration with executives, leaders, and employees across multiple locations. Work involves access to highly confidential employee and company information requiring strict discretion. Travel to Kiva locations and to states where Kiva employs staff is required on a periodic basis. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Ability to communicate clearly via phone, video, and in person. Regularly required to use hands to handle, type, or feel; reach with hands and arms. May require occasional standing, bending, or walking to file or retrieve materials. California Privacy Notice at Collection – Job Applicants If you are a California resident we are required to disclose that we collect personal information about you in connection with your application for employment. Categories of Personal Information Collected: Identifiers (e.g., name, email, phone number, address) Professional and employment-related information (e.g., resume, work history, references) Education information Background check information (where permitted by law) Sensitive Personal Information (e.g., Social Security number, driver’s license or government ID number, if required for background checks or legal compliance) Purposes for Collection: We collect this information to evaluate your candidacy, communicate with you, conduct background checks (where permitted), comply with legal obligations, and maintain employment records. We do not sell or share applicant personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We retain your information for as long as reasonably necessary to evaluate your application, comply with legal obligations, and protect our rights. For more information about how we collect, use, disclose, and retain personal information (and to learn about your California privacy rights) please review our full California Job Applicant Privacy Notice here: If you are a California resident, you have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. To submit a privacy request, please contact: [email protected] | 510.610.8968