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 an HR Operations Manager to lead the people operations infrastructure that enables our business to scale. This hands-on role owns payroll, compensation and rewards, policies, compliance, HR systems, reporting, and employee lifecycle processes.
The job title, level, scope, and compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall profile.
The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline, sound judgment, and a service-oriented mindset. They will partner with Finance, Legal, business leaders, and vendors to deliver accurate, compliant, and employee-friendly programs.
Responsibilities
Payroll & HR Operations
- Own end-to-end payroll, including vendor management, review and approval, audits, issue resolution, and process improvement
- Ensure accurate, timely processing of payroll changes, deductions, bonuses, commissions, equity-related items, and other payments
- Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, job and compensation changes, leaves, offboarding, and records
- Establish clear procedures, controls, service standards, and documentation for recurring HR processes
Compensation, Rewards & Benefits
- Support compensation structures, salary ranges, job leveling, market benchmarking, and annual review cycles
- Administer incentive programs and partner with Finance and leadership on planning, approvals, communications, and reporting
- Promote consistent, competitive, and equitable pay practices aligned with the company’s compensation philosophy
- Partner with benefits brokers and vendors on administration, renewals, communications, and issue resolution
People Policies & Compliance
- Develop and maintain scalable people policies, employee handbooks, and operating guidelines
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, wage and hour rules, reporting, and record-retention requirements
- Coordinate audits, required filings, policy acknowledgments, compliance training, and related activities
- Partner with Legal and external advisors on complex matters and required policy or process changes
HR Systems, Data & Reporting
- Own and optimize HR systems and workflows, ensuring data integrity, access controls, and effective integrations
- Prepare reports, dashboards, and analyses for workforce planning, compensation, budgeting, audits, and leadership decisions
- Maintain data governance and audit practices that protect the accuracy, privacy, and security of employee information
- Automate manual processes and improve the employee and manager experience
Employee Support & Cross-Functional Partnership
- Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers on payroll, policies, benefits, compensation, leave, and HR operations
- Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and business leaders to align and execute people processes
- Support employee relations and performance processes through documentation, policy guidance, and follow-through
- Contribute to broader initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and culture
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive HR or People Operations experience, with hands-on ownership of payroll, compensation, compliance, or HR operations
- Strong knowledge of payroll, compensation, employment compliance, and employee lifecycle processes
- Experience managing HR systems (Paylocity preferred), vendors, data, reporting, audits, and controls
- Proven ability to build scalable processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and strong employee service
- Strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, equivalent experience, or HR certification
- Experience supporting a multi-state workforce
- Experience with job architecture, salary structures, compensation cycles, and incentive or equity programs
- Familiarity with benefits, leave programs, and HRIS or payroll implementations
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, or Denver, CO. Hybrid.
Base Pay: $140,000-$165,000
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
At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 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.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years progressive HR or People Operations experience
- Hands-on ownership of payroll, compensation, compliance, or HR operations
- Strong knowledge of payroll, compensation, employment compliance, and employee lifecycle processes
- Experience managing HR systems, vendors, data, reporting, audits, and controls
- Paylocity experience
- Proven ability to build scalable processes while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and strong employee service
- Strong project management, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgment, attention to detail, and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, equivalent experience, or HR certification
- Experience supporting a multi-state workforce
- Experience with job architecture, salary structures, compensation cycles, and incentive or equity programs
- Familiarity with benefits, leave programs, and HRIS or payroll implementations
What We Do
SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son started SB Energy to deploy renewable energy at the scale required to combat climate change. Today, SB Energy is a leading Climate Infrastructure and Technology Platform headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and backed by SoftBank Group Corp and funds managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management Corporation. SB Energy develops, constructs, and owns and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. Our experienced team and deep partnerships across development, financing, construction, and operations bring strong execution and innovation to each of our projects and have enabled SB Energy to rapidly scale. What makes SB Energy Unique? The combination of (1) Operating Assets, (2) Large and Growing Pipeline, (3) Investments in AI and Technology, and (4) Amazing Culture and Team. In less than three years, SB Energy finished development, financed, and commissioned 1.3GW of solar projects across California and Texas, with an additional 0.4GW expected on-line the first half of 2022. These projects have created 10,000+ direct and indirect jobs and will power 330,000+ homes when all 1.7GW is complete. SB Energy has also built a large development pipeline of solar and energy storage, enabling us to provide our customers with flexible renewable generation at scale. SB Energy deploys and invests in new technologies to make renewable energy more reliable and accessible, from our AI and digital capabilities to long-duration energy storage, such as iron-based battery company ESS, Inc. (NYSE: GWH) (www.essinc.com) SB Energy is committed to helping build strong, diverse, and inclusive teams and communities. Interested in working with a world-leading company building the renewable energy future? We look forward to connecting with you.
