Director, Total Rewards and HRISPeople / HR * Weirton, WV, Somerville, MA * Full time

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.

The leader of our People Systems department will provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of HR operations including HR Information Services (Oracle Cloud HCM), Total Rewards (Compensation, Benefits and Wellbeing, Leave Management), Payroll and Employee Lifecycle (On/Offboarding, life changes, etc). As a core member of the People Leadership Team, they 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.

• Oversees the design and management of the total rewards program including base pay, incentive/bonus structures, long term incentive/equity programs, recognition programs and pay policy

• Designs and oversees HR processes and workflows, including onboarding, payroll, pay for performance, benefits administration, and employee data management

• Ensures the leave management program is administered and the supporting care for employees is clearly defined and in compliance with policy

• Identifies opportunities for process optimization, automation, and simplification of tools and approaches and develops scalable methodologies and tools to optimize HR operations and streamline core processes

• Optimize and ensure the Oracle human capital management platform and all associated systems and tools are being leveraged appropriately to drive efficiency

• Review, update, implement organizational policies to ensure compliance with US and national government regulations (e.g. ERISA, FLSA, ACA,, ADA, etc)

• Evaluate, select, and manage HR process outsourcing vendors and contracts including benefits brokers, equity and retirement account management partners, and third party data administrators

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team responsible for various aspects of total rewards, systems and HR operations and ensure the department administration (budgets, goal setting, performance management, hiring, etc.) is managed effectively

• Collaborate with other departments, business leaders, and external partners to understand their HR needs, build analytical decision support tools, and align HR operations to support the organization's goals. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

• Master's Degree in Management, Finance, or HR required and at least 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resource areas including: Total Rewards, HR Technology assessment and deployment, HR compliance, HR operations

• Must have been accountable for leading the design and implementation of total rewards programs and policies with proven outcomes for attraction, retention and cost management

• Must have led a cross-functional team of HR practitioners including clarifying roles, setting goals/outcome, defining metrics and coaching teams to deliver results

• Demonstrated experience in vendor selection and management across total rewards.

• Demonstrated strengths in collaboration and influencing skills and ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities

• Ability to listen and engage with empathy, communicate clearly, and present successfully to a variety of audiences

• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing and managing complex functions and projects

• Previous oversight of HRIS systems such as Oracle Cloud Human Capital Management required; Payroll oversight experience preferred

• Experience using business analytical skills including facilitating requirements sessions and documenting activity workflows and business requirements

• Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel; exposure to business intelligence software desired

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Humanity 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.