Senior People Partner

Job Description:

RMI is searching for a trusted HR advisor to partner with business leaders and the People Team to shape people strategy, drive workforce planning, implement key people programs, and coach leaders to success.

As a member of the People Team, you will partner closely with a portfolio of program teams and senior leaders, including Managing Directors and CxOs, to drive people strategy and organizational impact. This high-visibility role offers a unique opportunity to influence change across a mission-driven organization while collaborating closely with People Team colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic People Partner to leaders across an assigned portfolio of programs and departments, with accountability for driving the people agenda and talent strategy.

• Partner with leaders and the People Team to develop and execute people strategies related to performance management, organizational design, change management, employee engagement, and workforce planning.

• Deliver a seamless People Team experience by coordinating and influencing key partners across Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, People Operations, and Employee Experience to meet business and employee needs.

• Coach and advise leaders to strengthen team effectiveness, leadership capability, and organizational performance.

• Lead annual compensation, performance review, and talent planning processes, while supporting engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and other people-related initiatives.

• Partner with People Team experts to design and implement DEI strategies, programs, metrics, and solutions that advance an inclusive workplace.

• Translate organizational strategy into talent plans by identifying future workforce needs and partnering with leaders to attract, develop, retain, and deploy talent.

• Proactively assess organizational needs and lead change initiatives that align team structures, talent, and capabilities with business priorities.

• Drive long-term organizational and talent strategies, including organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and change management efforts that improve impact and scalability.

• Leverage HR technology and people analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and proactively address workforce challenges and opportunities.

• Monitor and improve key people metrics, including engagement, retention, diversity, inclusion, learning, and leadership effectiveness.

• Lead workforce planning efforts, partnering with leaders to forecast talent needs and align hiring and talent strategies with organizational objectives.

• Assist as needed with Recruitment.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including workforce planning and serving as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) or in a similar strategic people-facing role.

• Proven track record of supporting international operations with a global workforce.

• Experience navigating highly complex organizational environments.

• Proficiency in organizational design and effectiveness, change management, performance management, total rewards, and compliance.

• A thorough understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment law.

• Adept at data-driven problem-solving, identifying root causes, and garnering leadership support for addressing them.

• Strong interpersonal skills, foster collaboration, and effective coaching.

• Skilled in navigating differences to cultivate inclusive environments and teams.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and cultivate relationships across all levels of an organization.

• Experience in making decisions within ambiguous, fast paced, and collaborative settings.

• Previous experience with energy/climate-change or mission-driven organizations is advantageous.

• Experience supporting or partnering with recruiting functions, with familiarity in talent acquisition processes and workforce planning strategies.

We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications. The top candidates will bring their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds from a variety of industries along with many but not necessarily all the skills listed above. We offer professional learning and training opportunities to help you develop the skills you may not have had the opportunity to cultivate yet.   

Visa Sponsorship

Please note: At this time, RMI is not able to sponsor employment visas or hire candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the United States. All candidates must have current, independent authorization to work in the U.S. without present or future sponsorship from RMI. We will update our hiring pages if this status changes.

Location

We are a remote-ready company with team members around the globe. Our beautiful and welcoming offices are available for meetings or focused work, whether you are traveling through or living nearby. Our U.S. offices are in New York City; Washington DC; Oakland, California; Boulder, Colorado, and Basalt, Colorado. This role can be located from anywhere in the continental United States.

We provide you with the essential IT equipment plus a one-time home technology payment and a monthly work from home/commuter allowance to ensure you have a comfortable home office set up and necessary supplies.

We love seeing each other in person! We occasionally gather for shared time together like retreats and learning experiences. Be ready to travel for occasional in-person meetings (and of course, we cover travel costs). Some roles may require more travel, which will be discussed during the hiring process.

Compensation

At RMI, we prioritize fairness in our pay practices. Salaries are determined based on a mix of experience, market benchmarks, and internal equity across similar roles. The salary range of this position is $115,280-$142,082. New hires typically start toward the lower end of the range, depending on experience and alignment with the role’s scope. In addition to base salary, this position includes an annual bonus target of 10% and eligibility for merit-based increases, which are tied to both individual and organizational performance.

Benefits

We offer an array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance

• 403b retirement match with immediate vesting

• Group life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability

• Optional voluntary life, AD&D and accident plans

• Health savings or flexible spending accounts

• Fertility and hormonal health support

• Mental health and wellness support

• Comprehensive leaves of absence (including generous parental leave)

• Generous paid time off and sick leave

• Paid sabbatical leave

• Regional holidays with at least one extended break in each geography

• Work from home and home technology allowances

• Learning & development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning and an annual individual professional development budget)

• Potential for bonuses and merit increases

• Discount marketplace (gym memberships, pet insurance, etc.)

• Hybrid / remote work options

• Team retreats and geographic meetups

• Rewards and recognition programs

Diversity

We know that the diversity of our teams makes us stronger as an organization, and RMI is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity as outlined in U.S. federal law. We prohibit discrimination against applicants, interns, and employees on the basis of any legally recognized basis, including but not limited to: age (40 and over), race, color, sex, pregnancy (including lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, uniformed service member status, veteran status, citizenship status, or any other applicable status protected by applicable law.

RMI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.