Senior Director, HR

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Human Resources to join our team. This is a critical leadership role that integrates strategic vision with operational execution to align talent, performance, and business objectives across the organization.

Sol Systems is a national clean energy firm focused on building domestic energy that benefits local communities. The Company is operating, building, and managing over 7 GW of projects across 38 States for Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, utilities, schools, and more than 40,000 customers across the United States. Sol Systems works with institutional clients, corporate partners, and foundations to create an energy future we can all believe in. The company was founded in 2008 and is led by its founder.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement development programs for leadership, employees, and key talent.
• Oversee succession planning and workforce planning to ensure long-term organizational resilience.
• Manage payroll processing operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Manage and lead the annual compensation cycle, including salary adjustments, promotions, and implementation of related compensation policies.
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local, state, and federal employment laws and reflect company values.
• Lead workers’ compensation administration, including conducting the annual audit, managing claims disputes, and maintaining compliance and strategic relationships with state authorities.
• Oversee the stock options program, including administration of grants, tracking and reporting of vesting schedules, coordination of grant cycles and approvals, etc.
• Monitor changes in employment regulations and proactively advise leadership on risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and business leaders to shape an inclusive employee experience.
• Leverage data insights to influence people strategy and report results to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Provide confidential counsel on sensitive personnel issues, organizational dynamics, and leadership transitions.
• Oversee evaluation of benefits offerings to ensure competitiveness with market benchmarks and alignment with evolving employee needs and expectations.
• Oversee and manage the HR budget.
• Manage 401K plan administration.
• Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook.
• Coordinate onsite professional development and training sessions. Manage professional development requests.
• Lead efforts to plan companywide events that foster employee engagement and cultivate an inclusive, connected workplace culture.
• Other responsibilities may be assigned, including support for evolving business needs, special projects, and cross-functional initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or related field.Master’s Degree in Human Resources is a plus.
• 10+ years of related experience in Human Resources with increased responsibilities and growth
• Demonstrated experience with the fundamentals of HR – benefits & compliance, recruitment
• Demonstrated expertise in total rewards management, including compensation strategy, salary planning, and equity/stock options administration
• Proven experience managing payroll operations, with a deep understanding of compliance requirements
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including experience working directly with agencies such as Washington State Labor & Industries on workers’ compensation matters.
• Experience leading cultural and engagement programs, including internal events, and cross-functional employee initiatives.
• Experience evaluating, designing, and implementing employee benefits programs
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner with executives and managers across departments.
• Experience in data analytics
• Ability to hold sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality
• Self-starter willing to take a hands-on role
• Strong collaboration and relationship skills
• SHRM certification preferred

Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.

Commitment & Compensation: Commitment & Compensation: The base salary for this role is between $150,000 and $180,000 annually, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment. 

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.