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People Partner Lead

Form Energy

The Role

Overview

Strategic HR partner for product engineering, leading org design, talent and culture

Key Responsibilities

  • talent programs
  • strategic partner
  • data analytics
  • employee relations
  • org transformation
  • site leadership

Tasks

-Talent Programs: Drive talent strategies and programs, such as performance management, career pathing, and succession planning. Partner with HR leadership to identify new program needs. -Strategic Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner and coach to senior leadership, including our VP of Product Engineering. Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives to support growth and the future phases of the business. -Execution and Problem Solving: Identify issues, challenge assumptions, and proactively run problems to ground as they arise. Operate autonomously, with an execution mindset, and maximize your accountability for getting the on-the-ground work done. -Data-Driven Insights: Use People data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and identify trends within the organization. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with other People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Benefits & Support teams, to design and deliver seamless People programs and services. -Employee Relations: Provide expert guidance and support on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and legal compliance. Expertly and expediently conduct and close out investigations and employee relations concerns. -Organizational Transformation: Lead and drive key organizational transformations, including integrating new teams, optimizing reporting structures, and ensuring the People strategy aligns with business goals. -Site and Culture Leadership: Function as a visible and trusted site HR leader for the California workforce, driving alignment amongst teams. Partner with the Employee Experience Specialist and Engagement team to drive action on employee engagement in the California office.

Requirements

  • hr experience
  • people partner
  • change management
  • communication
  • business acumen
  • labor laws

What You Bring

-9+ years of progressive HR / People Partner experience, with at least 3-5 years supporting a product or engineering organization in a high-growth, fast-paced environment. -A builder's mindset, with the ability to create new programs and processes from scratch. -Proven track record of leading organizational transformations and managing large-scale change initiatives. -Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders. -Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic environment. -Strong business acumen and the ability to connect People strategy to business outcomes. -Deep knowledge of California and federal labor laws.

The Company

About Form Energy

-Focused on transforming energy storage and use for a sustainable future. -Developing ultra-low-cost, long-duration energy storage solutions. -Innovative iron-air battery technology stores renewable energy for days, providing reliable backup for solar and wind power. -Energy storage technology poised to revolutionize grid storage, enhancing resilience and flexibility. -Aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through scalable and affordable solutions. -Collaborating with energy providers and grid operators for large-scale deployment. -Working on integrating energy storage into existing grids to optimize renewable energy use and improve stability.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Energy Storage

Utilities

Grid

Renewable Energy

Manufacturing

Technology

Batteries

Iron-Air Battery Technology

Long Duration Energy Storage

Power Systems

Electric Grid

Sustainability

Clean Energy

Infrastructure