Senior Manager/Director Human Resources Business Partner

Brief Description of Sunnova
Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is revolutionizing the energy industry as a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider of solar, battery storage, EV charging, and other energy solutions with customers spanning the U.S. and its territories. Founded in 2012, our goal is to provide homeowners, businesses, and communities with a better energy service at a better price – making clean, renewable energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable. At Sunnova, we believe that our success comes from the diversity and creativity of our people. Our team is made up of forward-thinkers who are passionate about changing the energy industry for the better, and we're looking for like-minded individuals to join us. We encourage our people to push beyond traditional limits and explore new horizons – because only then can we truly transform the world for the better. If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we want you on our team!
The Director/Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner Position Sunnova Energy is searching for Director/Senior Manager Human Resources Business Partner who will play a key role in developing and executing strategies to establish and nurture relationships with key external partners. You will be responsible for aligning human resources initiatives with our company’s strategic goal, fostering a high-performance culture, and contributing to the overall success and expansion of our organization.  

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive partnership strategy that aligns with the company’s goals and objectives, identifying key verticals, regions, and partners to target.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partners, understanding their needs, challenges, and opportunities to create mutually beneficial collaborations.
• Foster collaboration between internal teams and partner organizations, ensuring clear communication, alignment of goals, and effective execution of join initiatives.
• Continuously monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments to identify new partnership opportunities and stay ahead of market shifts.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of partnership initiatives, providing regular reports to senior leadership.
• Lead brainstorming sessions to generate innovative partnerships ideas and initiatives that can drive differentiation and competitive advantage.
• Build, manage, and mentor a team of partnership professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, product, legal, and finance teams, to ensure alignment and support for partnership initiatives.
• Identify potential risks associated with partnerships and alliances and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Management or a related field.
• Education required: 8 - 10 Years in business development, partnership management, or related roles, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership position.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand market dynamics, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and executing HR strategies that align with overall business goals and drive organizational success.
• Proven experience in managing and leading organizational change initiatives. 

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong skills in managing complex employee relations situations, conflict resolution, and creating a positive work environment.
• Promoting open communication, trust, and fairness.
• Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relations with senior leaders, department heads, and external partners. 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of time working at computer workstation
• Open-office environment

Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.
• Competitive compensation & annual bonus
• Paid time off, in