Manager of People PartnershipPeople / HR * Somerville, MA, Berkeley, CA * Full time$170K - $210K

Company: Form Energy
Location: Somerville
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role DescriptionWe are seeking a strategic Manager of People Partnership to join our people leadership team acting as the primary HR partner for our Technology and Operations client groups. In addition to leading the people partnership with the assigned client group, you will also design and execute initiatives in areas such as employee engagement, employee experience, change leadership and organizational effectiveness. As a core member of the People Leadership Team, you will participate in setting the strategic direction for the People function to ensure the People Team is at the forefront of readiness for this rapidly growing organization.What you'll do:

• Manage and mentor a small team of People Partners to support our engineering and research and development teams located primarily in Berkeley, CA and Somerville, MA.
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior engineering leaders across the technology organization
• Advise managers on employee relations concerns and performance management
• Respond to questions regarding employee performance, company programs and policies
• Facilitate headcount planning and support strategic org planning exercises
• Support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts and help shape the future of DE&I efforts
• Facilitate processes for employee engagement survey and action planning and guide the employee experience roadmap and outcomes across Form
• Develop and deliver trainings on management topics and people-related processesWhat you'll bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certification is a plus (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on HR business partnering, talent management, staffing, people analytics and team leadership.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience partnering with an engineering, product development or R&D client group in a multi-state or geographically dispersed arrangement.
• Proven experience in designing and executing HR programs that drive engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, inspire, and manage a high-performing HR team.
• Technically savvy with an ability to learn and apply new technologies or business intelligence tools. Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Core people analytics skills with the ability to apply data to form insights and action plans.
• Proven experience designing and leading change initiatives including stakeholder evaluation, change communications and learning campaigns.
• Must be able and willing to travel approximately once per month to our locations in the Boston or Berkeley locations and Pittsburgh regions and to work on site in a flexible hybrid environment targeting in-office a minimum 3 days per week.#LI-HybridHumanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.Compensation Range: $170K - $210K

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