Director, People Systems

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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 Description

This position is the leader of our People Systems department. They provide strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for all aspects of HR operations including HR Information Services (Oracle Cloud HCM), Total Rewards Systems (Compensation, Benefits, Leave Management), Payroll and Employee Lifecycle (On/Offboarding, life changes, etc). Responsibilities include system implementation, process design, vendor selection, and change management.

The Director brings deep expertise in HR processes, data integrity, system configuration, and technologies such as Core HRIS, Benefits, Compliance, Compensation, and Payroll. They also partner with key stakeholders, including IT, Finance, and Payroll, to deliver effective, scalable HR solutions. 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!

What you'll do:

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

• 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

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

• 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 systems and HR operations and
  ensure the department administration is managed effectively such as budgets, goal
  setting, performance management, hiring, etc.

• 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

What you'll bring:

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

• Must have been accountable for leading the design and implementation of HRIS
  System.

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

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

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

• Ability to li