Compensation and Total Rewards Partner

SB Energy; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

SB Energy seeks a Compensation and Total Rewards Partner to shape their people strategy as the company grows. This role focuses on compensation structures, compliance, and HR initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess over 10 years of HR experience, including significant compensation expertise. The position offers a competitive salary of $160,000 - $180,000 and comprehensive health benefits, with a flexible, hybrid work environment. Join a dynamic team committed to a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR / People roles with 3+ years in compensation.
• Ability to operate across multiple people functions.
• Experience in high-growth organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage compensation structures and total rewards programs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning and team effectiveness.

Skills

Experienced in HR / People roles

Core compensation experience

Stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Job description

Do you want to work with high caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard‑working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares pairing cutting‑edge innovation with best‑in‑class execution. Our Mission is to provide reliable, affordable energy at scale to support America’s growing energy demands.

Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since launching in 2019, the company has rapidly grown into a top‑tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi‑GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also utilizes its strong culture of innovation to identify and incorporate new technology into our projects, including our AI‑based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and technology future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy transition to cleaner, more sustainable sources of power!

Basic Function

We are seeking a Compensation and Total Rewards Partner to play a critical role in shaping and executing our people strategy as we scale. This is a strategic, hands‑on role focused heavily on compensation and total rewards, including benchmarking, job leveling, salary structures, incentive programs, compliance, and reporting. This role will also partner with stakeholders on broader key people initiatives that support organizational effectiveness, talent outcomes, and a strong, high‑performing culture—making it ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.

Responsibilities

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Support the design and evolution of compensation structures, total rewards program, benchmarking, and incentive programs
• Ensure competitive and equitable pay practices aligned with company philosophy
• Manage compensation and people data reporting (including reports, dashboards, and analyses that support workforce planning, compliance, budgeting, audits, etc.)

Policies, Processes & Compliance

• Develop and implement people policies, programs, and processes that scale with the business
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and best practices
• Continuously improve systems and workflows to enhance employee experience

Strategic People Leadership

• Design and execute holistic people strategies aligned with business goals and growth plans
• Partner with senior leaders to drive organizational design, workforce planning, and team effectiveness
• Act as a trusted advisor on leadership, performance, and culture

Business Partnering

• Provide day‑to‑day HR partnership to leaders and teams
• Anticipate future talent needs and develop proactive workforce plans
• Navigate complex employee relations topics with sound judgment

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead and support hiring strategies across functions and levels
• Build scalable recruiting processes and partner with hiring managers to attract top talent

Growth & Culture

• Drive initiatives that support company growth, culture, and employee engagement
• Partner cross‑functionally to implement programs that reinforce values and ways of working
• Use data and insights to inform decisions and measure impact

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HR / People roles, including 3+ years of core compensation experience
• Proven ability to operate across multiple people functions (TA, comp, HRBP, programs)
• Strong strategic thinking paired with a hands‑on, execution‑focused mindset
• Experience working in high‑growth or evolving organizations
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to navigate ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with long‑term incentive plans
• Experience in high‑growth or newly scaled business lines
• Familiarity with multi‑state workforce considerations and compliance

Location: SF/Bay Area, San Diego, CA; Denver, CO. Hybrid.

Base Pay - $160,000 - $180,000. The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

• 100% Company‑Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.