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San Francisco, California, United States
Onsite
Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.
Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.
Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy
Making electrification upgrades possible
Building more resilient homes with reliable backup
Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid
At SPAN, our People team is focused on creating leverage that enables employees and teams to deliver high impact work. We do this by strengthening leadership capabilities, building programs and practices that support effective execution, and leveraging technology to reduce friction and help the organization scale. We're looking for a Senior Mgr, People Operations & Programs, a seasoned individual contributor who moves fluidly between building company-wide People programs and driving the day-to-day mechanics of People Operations. We are looking for someone who is fluent in the fundamentals of People Operations and has experience partnering with managers to shape organizational design decisions. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with managers and leaders across the company while also rolling up your sleeves on the operational details that make People programs work.
Own day-to-day People Operations, including global compensation and performance cycles, benefits program management, all People systems, analytics, employee lifecycle processes, compliance coordination, and scalable People Operations
Identify gaps and inefficiencies in existing People programs and People Operations processes, and lead improvements from idea through implementation
Manage and continuously improve core People programs, including employee engagement surveys, performance review cycles, and manager training and development curricula
Design and build automated workflows that eliminate unnecessary manual work, improve handoffs, prevent errors, and create leverage across the People function, turning opportunities for automation into working solutions
Translate program outcomes into clear action plans and recommendations for People leadership and managers
Partner strategically with managers across the company to think through team structure, role design, and workforce planning as their teams grow and change
Serve as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees on People policies, programs, and processes
Lead employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution with sound judgment while ensuring compliance with employment law
Help ensure People programs and Operations practices comply with relevant employment laws and regulations
Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition, Legal, Finance, and IT on People-related systems and initiatives
Build reporting and analytics that give People leadership visibility into program effectiveness and operational health
Build out a high performing, global team as SPAN grows
9+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, Business Partner, or Generalist roles, with direct ownership of People programs; minimum of 3-4 years experience managing people
Experience scaling global People programs and operations through periods of high growth and change
Experience implementing AI solutions as part of efficiency and automation improvements
Strong working knowledge across People Operations fundamentals, including leave of absence administration, workplace accommodations, benefits administration, and process management
Excellent judgment and discretion handling confidential and sensitive employee matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization
Experience strategically partnering with managers on team structure, role design, and workforce planning
Experience supporting both exempt and nonexempt employees
Experience in a hardware, manufacturing, or climate tech company
Familiarity with people analytics and survey platforms
Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.
SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.
⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
⚡ Comprehensive benefits: 100% employee premiums for base plans on medical, dental, vision with options for additional coverage. Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture: Employee Resource Groups, monthly social events, SPANcakes recognition breakfast, lunch, and learns
⚡ Flexible time off and generous holidays each year
Interested in joining our team? Apply today and we’ll be in touch with the next steps!
