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Senior Employee Relations Specialist  

Location: Weirton, WV 

Work Type: Hybrid (on-site in Weirton, WV 3 days/week) 

Summary: Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems to enable the global electricity system to run on 100% low-cost renewable energy, every day of the year. Driven by Form’s core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We seek to transform the energy landscape and do our part in making the world better for all. We are supported by leading investors who share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage will be a key enabler of tomorrow’s zero carbon electric system.  

Role Description:  

The Senior Employee Relations Specialist supports the alignment of business goals with employee needs. They manage HR policies and programs, resolving conflicts and providing guidance on employee performance enablement. This role also administers key programs such as positive employee relations training and communications, HR compliance oversight, unemployment hearing facilitation and support to employee listening tools. 

This position is a hybrid role based out of our Weirton, WV office. The office is located adjacent to our new advanced manufacturing facility in Weirton, WV. The scope of this role covers a rapidly growing workforce that is primarily based in Somerville (Boston), MA, Berkeley, CA and the Pittsburgh, PA/Weirton, WV region.   

What You’ll Do:  

• Collaborates with Form’s Legal Department to design essential infrastructure for workplace investigations, internal grievance management processes and other processes as Form Energy expands its employee base 

• Function as a neutral resource to address and resolve employee grievances and complex employee relations issues while supporting managers to foster a positive employee environment 

• Lead complex employee-related issues by addressing employee-related complaints, conducting investigations, making recommendations, and bringing those issues to complete resolution  

• Administer unemployment, EEOC claims, ADA accommodation requests and other employment matters. 

• Consult with management in instances where HR  policies may need further interpretation and address HR inquiries on policies and procedures. 

• Ensure compliance with state posting requirements 

• Collaborate to design, maintain and deliver positive employee relations or compliance training programs 

• Administers HR compliance items such as handbooks, personnel files, and other documentation requirements 

• Build and maintain employee listening tools such as hotlines, surveys, focus groups and other tools to ensure two-way communication is fully integrated into the work environment and support employee engagement 

• Analyzes employee relations trends and data to identify areas for improvement 

• Function as a People Partner when needed for either interim assignments or to collaboratively help resolve a complex issue within the business 

• Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee related matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures 

• Perform other assignments and projects as needed and directed by the Senior People Partner to meet business needs 

What You’ll Bring:  

• Minimum five years of HR experience within employee relations or as a Generalist or Business Partner 

• Proficient in conflict management, investigations, negotiation, and HR regulations 

• Familiarity with Wage & Hour, FLSA, and state and federal ADA laws 

• Competence in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and in pulling data from HRIS  

• Multi-state experience preferred 

• Unemployment administration experience preferred 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to address business needs proactively 

• Strong prioritization and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide excellent customer service 

Form Energy is committed to equitable compensation and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We cover 100% of employee premiums and 80% of dependent premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees. We offer a flexible Paid Time Off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for 12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. We offer a 401k and all employees are granted stock options. A full listing of our benefits is available on our careers page.  

At Form Energy, we are working toward a 100% renewable energy future for everyone in the world. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees and are seeking to build a team that reflects the diversity of the people we hope to serve with our revolutionary products. Form Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.