HR Business Partner

LevelTen Energy; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Vision and Dental coverage

Wellness Credit

Flexible vacation policy

401k

Casual dress code

Job summary

LevelTen Energy in Seattle is seeking an HR Business Partner to execute people and culture strategies aligned with business objectives. This role emphasizes compliance and an exceptional employee experience through collaboration, training, and engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and 5+ years of HR experience, particularly in multi-state compliance. The position supports hybrid work arrangements and offers competitive compensation along with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience.
• Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations.
• Global HR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees.
• Develop strategic business partnerships.
• Support hiring by conducting candidate interviews.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

HRIS Systems

Empathy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Rippling

Job description

LevelTen Energy is on a mission to accelerate the energy transition. We run the world’s largest clean energy marketplace, connecting buyers and sellers, and enabling them to get deals done faster with cutting‑edge market intelligence reports and software, and transaction tools. Since being founded in 2016, LevelTen’s platform has facilitated over $30+ billion in clean energy transactions.

Join us on a mission that matters.

Role Purpose

The HR Business Partner executes people and culture strategies, programs, and policies to achieve business objectives, focusing on HR compliance while driving an exceptional employee experience. The HRBP partners with managers and leadership globally to support employee relations, performance management, training, leadership development, and employee engagement. This role champions the LevelTen values and culture to foster an environment of collaboration and growth that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to management and employees, providing ongoing support with HR-related matters, using a proactive approach to address potential concerns.
• Develop a strategic business partnership with leadership, finance and other internal stakeholders to evaluate organizational development needs, providing guidance and coaching to implement solutions, and ensuring head count planning is strategically aligned with corporate goals.
• Educate managers and employees on company policies and procedures.
• Implement training and development programs that support the company’s culture, business initiatives and professional growth of employees.
• Collaborate with People team members to drive employee engagement initiatives, including employee recognition and appreciation programs, and employee committees, to promote a culture of belonging and drive retention.
• Champion DEI initiatives and partner with leadership to embed DEI principles into company policies and programs.
• Support internal investigations and communicate with all parties to resolve conflicts and facilitate resolutions.
• Consult with internal and external legal counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Collect and analyze employee data by conducting surveys, 1:1s, and exit interviews to measure employee sentiment and inform action plans and strategy decisions.
• Vendor management for HR-related service providers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality of services, while adhering to internal vendor approval processes.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on internal communications, and employer branding initiatives & campaigns.
• Support hiring by conducting candidate interviews as needed, providing an outstanding candidate experience.
• Work with internal teams to ensure a smooth employee onboarding and offboarding experience.
• Coordinate with legal and other internal teams to establish and maintain a formal compliance program.
• Stay informed of new and changing employment laws and regulations and implement necessary changes to policies and practices.
• Assess HR industry trends and identify solutions to drive continuous improvement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of HR experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish effective and cooperative working relationships built on trust
• Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
• Experience working with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, Rippling preferred
• Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Strong multi‑state compliance background
• Experience with full life‑cycle recruiting
• Ability to manage confidential information and act with discretion
• Listens well and empathizes with others
• Ability to deal with conflict and have difficult conversations
• Global HR experience a plus

Benefits / Perks

• Full Medical, Vision and Dental coverage
• Wellness Credit
• Flexible vacation policy
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401k

In the Seattle office:

• Casual dress code
• Commuter benefits
• Standing desk options
• Regular company-sponsored events
• Hybrid in‑office/work from home schedule

Additional Information

• This position is based out of our office in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, WA (hybrid work schedule). Remote candidates will also be considered.
• The estimated compensation for this position is $130,000-145,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus and an equity grant.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a current or future need for visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LevelTen Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

Accessibility

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application or during the interview process, please call 1‑800‑995‑2152. Please leave a message and a member of our People team will return your call within three business days. Alternatively, an email may be sent to [e-mail]. “Applicant Accommodation” should be included in the subject line of the email. Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job.