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PEOPLE OPERATIONS BUSINESS PARTNER

Join the Market Leader in Electric Power Data and Analytics Solutions

The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy's industry-leading electric power trading analytics software provides real-time visibility into the massive amount of data generated by the North American electrical grid every day. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time trading decisions and mid-to-long-term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and keep the grid up and running. It's both challenging work and work with a purpose.

Position Summary

The People Operations Business Partner (POps Partner) is responsible for aligning business objectives and driving HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness. The POps Partner will utilize HR knowledge to manage and support throughout the employee life-cycle. They will engage with management to provide HR consulting, coaching, operational guidance, and solutions in talent acquisition, employee and manager development, program development and implementation, employee engagement, overseeing the administration of various programs, and ensuring legal compliance. A successful POps Partner will assess and anticipate HR-related needs, develop integrated solutions, and engage in collaborative approaches to champion the needs of the business and participate in building a People Operations center of excellence.

Position Details

Salary range : $95,000 - $110,000
Location : Southern California
Full-time
Hybrid / Remote
Reporting to : People Operations Director

Primary Responsibilities

Coach and counsel managers in all People Operations-related matters such as employee relations, HR policy guidance and interpretation, performance management, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, compensation, and benefits.

Build manager capability to lead staff and drive employee engagement.

Champion and promote a positive workplace culture environment, providing appropriate counsel and support to ensure that any Employee Relations processes are delivered to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Conduct internal investigations regarding workplace issues such as employee complaints, discrimination, and harassment. Identify root causes and provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution.

Provide full-cycle recruitment efforts and activities as needed.

Conduct effective, regular interface with employees and managers to understand performance barriers and to develop creative solutions to overcome these barriers.

Partner with People Operations colleagues to develop and / or facilitate programs to support business objectives and staff development in addition to providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers.

Assist with the development of team member benefits strategy to ensure programs are market-competitive, cost-competitive, and aligned with company strategy; oversee implementation of approved plan design changes

Demonstrate knowledge of HR policies, practices, and guidelines to assure compliance with all Yes Energy's policies and Federal and State employment laws and regulations.

Support West Coast and Rocky Mountain operations.

Embody and champion our culture to ensure Yes Energy continues to be a fantastic place to work.

Foster our values by guiding decision-making through the lens of our values and priorities to help team members achieve great things.

Travel to other offices as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related fields, or equivalent work experience required.

Minimum 7 years' experience in progressive HR positions, preferably in a culture-driven environment.

In-depth knowledge of California employment laws, practices, regulations, employee relations, recruitment, and compensation.

Experience working with ATS and HRIS systems is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Deep understanding of HR functions, policies, best practices, employee relations, benefits, recruitment and CA employment law.

Self-motivated multitasker, who is extremely organized, with exceptional attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and take initiative in handling routine and non-routine situations.

Ability to understand the need for change and adjust accordingly.

Handle all responsibilities with a high level of diplomacy and discretion and safeguard confidential and proprietary company and employee information.

Strong ability to build trusting professional relationships with all departments and across all levels of the organization.

Resilient and flexible mind-set willing and able to quickly adjust among constant change.

Excellent verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

ABOUT YES ENERGY

Overview

Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions. Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily. The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers. Yes Energy has a team of 170 amazing professionals in Boulder, CO (HQ); Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Glendora, CA; Richmond, VA; London, United Kingdom; Auckland, New Zealand; and Bucharest, Romania.

Culture

Yes Energy has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado, and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy, we care about saying "Yes" to customers. We like to listen, learn, and develop our solutions in line with their needs. We think about customers as business partners, and when we help them be more successful ... we are more successful, too.

Around the office, our culture is driven by some pretty fundamental values that we're proud of :

We love innovation and solving tough challenges;

We are "high standards people" who combine passion and pride with hard work and rewards of all kinds in an ethic that is consistent across the company;

We're team-focused with a flat hierarchy we work in small teams on well-defined projects that directly impact the success of the business;

We play to the strengths and experience of each person while each of us also works along a continuum of roles adjacent to our focus area. This presents the challenge of maintaining a broad set of skills as well as an opportunity to learn and contribute in many ways;

We are constantly growing. Professional development happens every day and every year.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401 (k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.

At Yes Energy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000

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