Sr Human Resources Business Partner - Technology

About Eos Energy Enterprises

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

Overall Summary:

The Sr. HR Business Partner will serve as a strategic partner to leaders across our corporate functions, including Software Engineering, Information Technology, and other enabling teams. This role is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive talent development, organizational performance and employee engagement. The Sr HRBP will act as a trusted advisor, providing thought leadership and actionable solutions across many functional areas, including benefits, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, conflict resolution, recruitment/employment and employment law compliance.

Location: Onsite in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

• Work with business leaders to understand business priorities and translate them into the highest impact work. Provide data-driven recommendations that improve performance, retention, and the overall employee experience.

• Provide proactive HR support and strategic guidance.

• Communicate HR and Company policy/processes, including compensation and benefits, ensuring management and staff are informed and in compliance.

• Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee engagement, career development, and performance improvement.

• Collaborate with leaders to design and implement organizational changes, including team structure, role design, and change management support.

• Act as a liaison between employees and leadership, fostering a culture of open communication, collaboration, and innovation.

• Execute strategic initiatives, including but not limited to: Talent Review, Merit Review, Strategic Workforce Planning, Performance Management, etc.

• Support organizational design across assigned groups to effectively structure teams, identify support, skill gaps, and partner with leaders on workforce planning.

• Participate in interviews and collaborate with leaders on hiring decisions, in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.

• Collaborate with leaders on training and talent development initiatives, in partnership with the Learning and Development team. 

• Answer employee questions regarding leaves of absence, benefits, and payroll questions, in partnership with the Payroll and Benefits team.

• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues and conduct investigations, as needed.

• Perform exit interviews for terminated employees.

• May respond to unemployment claims or represent company at unemployment compensation hearings.

• Delivers onboarding and orientation programs, as needed, to set new hires up for success.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree or relevant HR certification(s) (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.

• Eight (8+) or more years of progressive HR experience required, including experience supporting corporate functions.

• Previous experience with software engineering or technology teams strongly preferred.

• HR Business Partner experience in a bargaining unit environment strongly preferred.

• HR Business Partner experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Workday experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and collaborate across many teams, levels, and situations.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of labor and employment laws (e.g., NLRA, FMLA, Title VII, FCRA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, HIPAA) and other HR concep