The Role
Contract HR Manager to lead HR strategy and core HR programs (employee relations, performance, compensation, benefits, talent development). Serve as strategic partner to leaders and VP Growth Operations, drive recruitment and onboarding partnering with recruiting, ensure compliance with employment laws, support payroll operations (ADP Workforce Now), and implement targeted programs to close talent gaps and build a high-performance culture.
Summary Generated by Built In
SES AI Corp. (NYSE: SES) is dedicated to accelerating the world’s energy transition through groundbreaking material discovery and advanced battery management. We are at the forefront of revolutionizing battery creation, pioneering the integration of cutting-edge machine learning into our research and development. Our AI-enhanced, high-energy-density and high-power-density Li-Metal and Li-ion batteries are unique; they are the first in the world to utilize electrolyte materials discovered by AI. This powerful combination of "AI for science" and material engineering enables batteries that can be used across various applications, including transportation (land and air), energy storage, robotics, and drones.
To learn more about us, please visit: www.ses.ai
What We Offer:
- A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
- The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.
What we Need:
SES is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Human Resources Professional to lead and elevate our HR functions. In this role, you will act as a vital strategic partner to all Corporate Departments, aligning HR initiatives with the company’s overall business plan.
Under the direction of the VP of Growth Operations, you will oversee the communication, administration, and management of core HR programs—including employment, compensation, benefits, training, and employee services—while driving a culture of high performance and growth.
This is a 6 month contract role with potential to become long-term.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic HR Leadership: Fully execute and lead key HR initiatives that support SES’s corporate vision; diagnose organizational challenges and implement effective action plans.
- Talent & Performance Management: Partner with leadership to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps. Develop and execute targeted programs to build a robust talent pipeline for future business success.
- Employee Relations & Guidance: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership regarding company policies, values, compensation, and benefits, ensuring consistent policy interpretation.
- Recruitment Partnership: Collaborate closely with the recruiting team to streamline hiring and onboarding processes.
- Compliance & Risk Management: Monitor and ensure all company activities and policies are strictly compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise across core HR pillars (employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, and benefits).
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent senior-level HR experience/certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
- Technical Skills: ADP Workforce Now experience is strictly required; practical experience working alongside or supporting Payroll functions.
- Business Acumen: Proven ability to understand business operations from both a high-level strategic perspective and a day-to-day tactical level.
- Communication: Powerful and confident communication skills with a proven track record of effectively presenting to and influencing all levels of an organization.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience across core HR pillars (employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, benefits)
- ADP Workforce Now experience
- Practical experience working alongside or supporting Payroll functions
- Proven ability to lead HR strategic initiatives and diagnose organizational challenges
- Experience ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
- Powerful, confident communication skills with experience presenting to and influencing all organizational levels
- Business acumen to understand operations at strategic and tactical levels
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent senior-level HR experience/certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
- Experience partnering with recruiting to streamline hiring and onboarding processes
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The Company
What We Do
SES is developing a Mine-to-Man AI software system for Li-Metal batteries. Born, bred and headquartered in Boston, it has operations in Boston, Shanghai and Seoul.
