Director, People Relations & Business Enablement

IREN is a leading AI Cloud Service Provider, deliver large-scale GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s vertically integrated platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and data centers in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada. 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. The Director, People Relations & Business Enablement is responsible for leading IREN’s Business Enablement function, providing strategic people partnership, employee relations leadership, workplace experience initiatives, and organizational support across multiple business units and geographies. Reporting to the Vice President - People, Culture & Community, this role leads a team of People & Culture Managers, Advisors, and Coordinators and acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, leadership capability, and people risk. The Director, People Relations & Business Enablement ensures that people decisions are consistent, legally compliant, scalable, and aligned with business objectives while enabling leaders to build high-performing teams and deliver results. The role serves as the primary escalation point for complex employee relations matters, investigations, performance concerns, workplace conflict, and organizational change initiatives

• Partner with senior leaders and executives to align people strategies with business priorities, growth plans, and organizational objectives.
• Lead employee relations activities including investigations, performance management, workplace conflict resolution, grievances, and policy interpretation.
• Provide expert guidance to leaders on complex people matters, organizational change, risk mitigation, and employment-related issues.
• Lead and develop a team of People & Culture professionals supporting operations, corporate functions, and international business groups.
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, restructures, and business transformation initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Drive a consistent and scalable approach to employee lifecycle programs, including onboarding, employee experience, internal mobility, and offboarding.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure employment practices are compliant and organizational risks are effectively managed.
• Lead people-related aspects of acquisitions, integrations, new site expansions, and major business change initiatives.
• Develop and implement programs that strengthen leadership capability, manager effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance.
• Use people insights, feedback, and trends to identify risks, improve decision-making, and enhance the employee experience., IE US Operations, Inc. “IREN” participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. By applying for this position and submitting your resume and application materials, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with our Job Applicant Privacy Statement available on our website at www.iren.com.

• 15+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant employee relations and business partnering leadership.
• Experience leading HRBP, employee relations, or people partnering functions in a complex, geographically dispersed organization.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and workplace practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience managing sensitive investigations, executive-level employee matters, and organizational change initiatives.
• Experience advising senior executives on workforce strategy, organizational design, and people risk.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proven people leadership experience with responsibility for developing and leading teams.
• Experience in a fast-scaling technology, data center, or AI/HPC environment is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting technology, infrastructure, engineering, operations, or industrial workforces.
• Experience in publicly traded, high-growth, or global organizations.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and integration activities.
• Background managing teams across North America, Australia, and/or Europe.
• CHRL, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent professional designation.

Financial planning services, Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Life insurance Full-time Hybrid work in Fort Worth, TX 76102, At IREN, we offer a comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, career advancement, and financial wealth. Our offerings reflect our commitment to Proceed with Purpose while rewarding high performance and long-term growth. Compensation

• 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, equity (long-term incentive).

Health & Wellness

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Retirement & Financial Wealth

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Leave Programs Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Internal skills training and advancement pathways
• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.