Sr. HR Business Partner

Longroad Energy is a Boston, MA headquartered renewable energy developer focused on the development, ownership, and operation/asset management of wind and solar energy projects throughout North America. Founded in 2016, Longroad owns 3.5 GW of wind and solar projects across the United States in addition to operating and managing a total of 5.5 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Our vision to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future – an experienced team of problem solvers and promise keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. We have assembled a world-class team with a passion for renewable energy innovation and a commitment to developing renewable projects throughout the US.

Job Purpose

The Sr. HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a key partner to the business, with a keen focus on leveraging the best of talent management practices and expertise to drive business outcomes through our most precious resource – people! You will play a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering a positive and inclusive culture, and driving employee engagement, retention, and performance. You will partner with leadership across the organization to provide guidance and support on talent management, employee relations, and organizational development; reinforcing our strong company’s strong culture and employment brand. In this role, you will serve as the primary HR business partner supporting our subsidiary, Valta Energy, in addition to supporting the broader Longroad team. This role is a hybrid and based out of Dana Point, San Francisco or Boston. Must be flexible to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, connecting with departments to discuss HR initiatives, employee concerns, and talent strategies that align with both short- and long-term business goals.
2. Employee Relations & Investigations: Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations to ensure fairness, compliance, and alignment with company values and legal requirements.
3. Talent & Workforce Planning: Collaborate with leadership on strategic workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational development, ensuring the right talent is in place to support the company's growth and evolving needs within the renewable energy sector.
4. Job Descriptions & Hiring Support: Partner with hiring managers to craft clear, compelling job descriptions and recruitment strategies that align with the company’s goals and attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.
5. Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain in-depth knowledge of employment law and industry-specific regulations, ensuring the company’s HR practices are compliant, equitable, and inclusive. Seek guidance from external legal partners as necessary.
6. Performance Management & Coaching: Provide day-to-day performance guidance to management, including coaching, counseling, and supporting career development, while ensuring the consistent application of disciplinary actions and performance management processes.
7. Organizational Culture & Employee Engagement: Promote a positive, inclusive organizational culture. Lead employee engagement initiatives, including facilitating focus groups and recommending actionable strategies to improve morale and retention.
8. Leadership Development: Work closely with leadership to foster the development of high-performing teams, ensuring alignment with company values. Provide leadership coaching to management to help them navigate change and drive performance.
9. Change Management & Restructuring: Lead change management initiatives, including workforce restructuring and organizational shifts, business leveling and compensation, to support business transformation and growth in the renewable energy sector.
10. Training & Development: Identify training needs in partnership with the Training Manager, and develop training programs that support employee growth and the company’s strategic goals.
11. Data-Driven Decision Making: Partner with the HR Operations team to analyze trends and metrics, leveraging data to drive innovative HR solutions, enhance employee engagement, and optimize talent management strategies.
12. Remote Workforce Support: Support HR strategies for a flexible workforce, ensuring consistency in employee experience and communication across locations.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
2. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of direct, relevant experience as an HR Business Partner, supporting a client group of 200+ employees.
3. Employee Relations Expertise: Extensive experience handling sensitive employee relations issues and HR investigations with a focus on fairness and compliance.
4. Talent Strategy: Proven ability to achieve business outcomes by recommending and implementing talent strategies that influence leaders across various business functions.
5. Legal & Compliance Knowledge: Deep knowledge of employment law, including compliance with equity, diversity, and inclusion practices.
6. Leadership & Coaching: Experience advising and coaching leaders, enabling them to drive high performance and employee engagement.
7. HR Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HR information systems and talent data management and analysis tools.
8. Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
9. Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, handling ambiguity and managing complex HR situations independently.
10. Desired/Preferred Qualifications
11. Industry Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the renewable energy sector and the ability to navigate industry-specific challenges, regulations, and talent management needs.
12. Program and Training Design: Experience building and implementing new talent processes, training, tools and policies

Characteristics Necessary for Success

1. A collaborative style and a can-do attitude.
2. Comfortable with fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
3. Comfortable operating in a flat organizational structure.
4. Able to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.
5. Strong influencing and coaching skills.
6. Passionate about alternative energy.
7. Integrity and accountability.
8. Strong organization, planning, and time management skills

Other

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Benefits of Working at Longroad Energy

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the support and resources they need. to stay healthy, secure their future, and be successful in their careers. Benefits at Longroad include the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan and matching, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Our robust time-off policy includes accrual of 18 vacation days in your first year, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time. We offer paid parental leave to help support employees as they transition into parenthood. Learn more about our employee benefits.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion matter - at Longroad, in our industry, in our communities, and in society at large. We embrace our responsibility to build and promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working experience and drive change where we live and operate. We work to actively promote and celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a supportive space that empowers everyone at Longroad to learn about, discuss and ask questions related to embracing and honoring identity. We collaborate with our community, colleagues, and industry in the ongoing pursuit of evolving and growing an inclusive and diverse environment. Learn more about our DEI commitment.

Longroad Energy Values

At Longroad, we SHINE. We aim to be the most trusted renewable energy company on the long road to a green future. We are an experienced team of problem solvers and promise-keepers who develop sustainable solutions that meet today’s challenges and make a lasting impact on people and our planet. Learn more about our SHINE values.

Longroad Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EOE”). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected status. Longroad Energy prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodations are made for disabled employees. Longroad Energy is firmly committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities in all employment practices and personnel actions, including advertising, recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, rates of pay, and other forms of compensation.