What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior People Business Partner position at Uplight?
Uplight is creating a new category of energy. We make software that manages energy resources in homes and businesses—including things like smart thermostats, electric vehicles, solar panels, storage batteries, heat pumps, and even people’s behavior—to generate, shift, or save energy to balance the grid, making it more efficient and reliable. This creates clean energy capacity that can be used by the power grid instead of burning more fossil fuels. Our solutions accelerate the transition to clean energy and save money for energy customers.
We are looking for a Senior People Business Partner to drive our company forward, and help us lead the clean energy revolution!
How you will make an impact: (Impact you will have at Uplight aka description)
- Develop a deep understanding of assigned business units, including strategic objectives, and financial performance. Develop and execute people and talent strategies to support strategic objectives.
- Drive organizational development initiatives, including change management, culture transformation, and organizational design.
- Utilize HR metrics and employee feedback to understand engagement and effectiveness. Partner with leaders and People Team on pragmatic solutions.
- Lead programs and decision making on workforce planning, compensation, succession planning and performance management.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, employee relations, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations when needed. Drive strategic and process improvements for our employee relations best practices.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and other COEs to deliver talent solutions to your business units.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to leverage their support in executing HR strategy and business operations.
What you bring to Uplight: (Experience)
- 5 years of People Business Partner experience in high growth and fast-paced tech environments
- Experience partnering with C Suite leaders
- Experience leading distributed teams, experience supporting teams in India a plus
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
- Experience with change management and organizational design principles and approaches
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, marginalized genders and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uplight we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why Join Uplight in Leading the Fight Against Climate Change?
At Uplight, we're not just offering a job – we're offering a chance to be part of the solution to one of the world's biggest challenges. As a certified B Corporation, we're deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. Here's why you should join our team of passionate Uplighters:
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly impacts our mission of decarbonization and building a more sustainable future.
- Grow Your Career: We offer ample advancement opportunities, robust learning and development programs, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
- Thrive: We offer comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Belong to an Inclusive Community: We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.
- Be Part of a Growing Movement: Join a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions recognized. Together, we can build a brighter tomorrow.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and other perks, visit uplight.com/careers
Salary Range: $110,000 to $135,000 Bonus
Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
United States
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate annual base compensation range is listed above. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be determined by a number of factors including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.
Uplight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $110,000 - $135,000
