Senior People Partner

Form Energy

. Report to the Senior Manager of People Partnership .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • United StatesSenior💰 $128,662 - $160,807 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, change management, and employee relations, with a strong focus on aligning people strategies with business outcomes. Proficient in leveraging people data and analytics to drive talent strategies and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years HR ExperienceChange ManagementCalifornia Labor LawsCommunication SkillsTalent Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementCareer PathingSuccession PlanningEmployee RelationsData AnalyticsProgram DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsTrust BuildingResilienceAdaptability

Industry Keywords

High-Growth EnvironmentEngineering OrganizationEmployee EngagementLegal Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Manager of People Partnership
Serve as a strategic HR partner and coach to senior leadership, including Engineering and California site leaders
Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
Drive talent strategies and programs including performance management, career pathing, and succession planning
Identify new talent program needs with HR leadership
Act as a visible and trusted site HR presence for the California workforce
Drive alignment among teams and support employee engagement efforts in the California office
Provide guidance on complex employee relations issues and ensure legal compliance
Conduct and close investigations and employee relations concerns
Use People data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and identify organizational trends
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Benefits & Support, and other People Team Centers of Excellence
Identify issues, challenge assumptions, and proactively solve problems
Operate autonomously with accountability for execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive HR experience
At least 3 years supporting a product or engineering organization in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Proven track record of change management
Business acumen and ability to connect People strategy to business outcomes
Strong communication and influencing skills
Ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders
Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Solid knowledge of California and federal labor laws
Ability to create new programs and processes from scratch and identify process improvements
Ability to work onsite from Berkeley, CA at least 4 days per week
Legally eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Stock options
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
80% coverage of healthcare premiums for dependents
Healthcare coverage starts from day one
At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents, up to 20 weeks for birthing parents
Generous vacation policies
Equal employment opportunity