Director of People Operations

Summary

Join Energy Solutions as the Director of People Operations and lead the People and Culture team. Partner with the Chief People Officer to develop, plan, and implement company policies and activities, ensuring legal compliance. Oversee all aspects of PC operations, including payroll, compensation, audits, training, and policy review. Play a critical role in shaping the company culture, fostering a positive work environment, and developing long-term strategies for a growing team. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a minimum of one day per week onsite at one of our offices in Oakland or Orange, CA; Portland, OR; Chicago, IL; or Boston, MA. Help shape the employee experience at a growing, mission-driven company focused on making a large-scale environmental impact.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master's degree a plus
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in human resource management
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a supervisory and leadership role
• SHRM or HRCI certification
• Direct experience managing and administering 401k, benefits and compensation
• Thorough knowledge of CA employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience working in the area of finance and understanding financials and some analysis
• Strong proficiency of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Experience partnering closely with leaders, working in tandem to support their strategic needs
• Effective communication with employees at all levels of the organization and with external partners and stakeholders
• Experience with employee relations issues
• Effective conflict resolution, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, and priorities while maintaining a high level of detail
• Proven ability to lead, manage, motivate, and develop a team
• A winning personality with a high level of emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity

Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of the Payroll and Benefits team
• Monitors and ensures the organization complies with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Oversees employee benefits programs, including health insurance, recognition and reward, retirement plans, and paid time off structure
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, compensation management, benefits and employment law
• Oversees and supports financial, security controls, and compliance audits such as SOC-2 and NIST
• Leads the company-wide performance review process
• Oversees employee development and training to ensure employees have the skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively
• Develops and implements operational policies, procedures, and programs to support organizational business strategies
• Reviews all PC processes and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement
• Evaluates people analytics data to support organizational goals
• Supports organizational inclusion efforts
• Supports strategic planning activities
• Identifies inefficiencies within the team and develops processes and systems for improvement
• Guides and mentors the payroll and benefits team Provides regular feedback to employees on their performance
• Completes other miscellaneous projects and duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HRIS implementation. Experience with Workday preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement package
• Paid time off structure
• This is a hybrid work opportunity