Senior People Business Partner

Uplight; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Flexible PTO

401k match

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

Uplight is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to drive our company forward and help lead the clean energy revolution. You will partner with business units to design org structures, manage change, and use HR metrics to remove friction, while guiding compensation, succession and performance across teams.

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to keep stakeholders aligned and protect our culture as we scale.

Qualifications

• Track record of 5+ years as a People Business Partner or equivalent in high-growth environments.
• Strong communication & facilitation skills with leadership at all levels.
• Experience turning policy into practical, business-friendly solutions.
• Broad Core HR expertise across compensation, org design, employee relations, and employment laws.
• Experience supporting distributed or remote teams and global collaboration.
• Pragmatic problem-solving with focus on human-centered outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Drive business outcomes by understanding unit goals and tailoring people strategies.
• Guide growth and change through org design and change management initiatives.
• Turn insights from HR metrics and feedback into practical improvements.
• Own end-to-end execution for workforce planning, compensation, succession, and performance management.
• Navigate tough employee situations with care and continuously improve the playbook.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and People Operations to keep stakeholders aligned.

Skills

People management

HR metrics

Facilitation

Change management

Employee relations

Org design

Job description

• We are looking for a Senior People Business Partner to drive our company forward, and help us lead the clean energy revolution!
• Drive Business Outcomes: Deeply understand your assigned business units (their operational goals, financial drivers, and challenges) and build tailored people strategies that directly advance those objectives
• Guide Growth and Change: Lead org design, cultural initiatives, and change management so teams stay resilient, aligned, and well-supported through scale
• Turn Insights into Action: Use HR metrics and employee feedback to identify real friction points, partnering with leaders and the People Team to deploy practical solutions
• Own Core Programs: Oversee end-to-end execution for workforce planning, compensation, succession, and performance management across your groups
• Navigate Tough Situations with Care: Serve as a trusted advisor on complex employee issues and continuously improve our playbook to mitigate risk and protect our culture
• Collaborate Seamlessly: Partner closely with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, and internal stakeholders to keep everyone on the same page your business units

Benefits

• Medical: We offer robust medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Coverage begins on the first day of the month following your start date.
• Flexible PTO & Holidays: Recharge with our flexible paid time off policy and a heap of company holidays. Take the time you need when you’re under the weather.
• 401k Match: We know saving for the future is important, so we help contribute to your retirement with a 3% match that vests immediately and is eligible after 90 days of service.
• Parental Leave: We provide a generous 16 weeks of fully paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks of fully paid leave for non-birthing parents, plus support programs.
• Learning and Development: Take charge of your career development with courses tailored to your interests and goals.

Track Record: 5+ years as a People Business Partner in high-growth tech environments, including direct experience advising at every level of leadership in the businessCommunication & Facilitation: Exceptional facilitation skills and the ability to navigate sensitive conversations, build consensus, and influence stakeholders at all levelsExecution: The usual: you need to be organized and pay attention to the right details. This is a job where finish lines aren’t always clear and there will always be more to do, so juggling priorities so you’re focused on the most important things is keyCore HR Expertise: Broad foundation across compensation practices, org design, employee relations, and employment lawsDistributed Team Savvy: Experience supporting remote or global teams (familiarity with supporting teams in India is a strong plus)Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Ability to translate complex policies and legal requirements into clear, sensible business practices. Balancing process but seeing situations through a human lensDon't meet every single requirement? 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