Employee Relations Lead

The role

This person will build and run the Employee Relations function from the ground up. They will manage a complex caseload of investigations while advising senior leaders on ER strategy and risk.

What you will do

• Own and manage a complex, high-volume caseload of ER issues
• Conduct thorough, timely, and legally sound investigations
• Design and stand up the ER function including intake, methodology, and tooling
• Establish frameworks, templates, and playbooks
• Serve as a strategic advisor and coach to senior leaders and People Partners
• Equip people managers with skills to identify and address ER issues
• Develop, maintain, and improve HR policies and practices
• Partner with Legal on complex or high-risk matters
• Build reporting infrastructure to track case trends and outcomes
• Partner with People Partners, Legal, EHS, and other People Team COEs

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience
• Direct ownership of complex investigations and casework
• Proven experience building or significantly scaling an ER function, program, or infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of federal and [state] employment law, investigation methodology, and documentation standards
• Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, high-stakes situations
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Ability to balance strategic program-building with a high-volume, hands-on caseload
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, People Partners, and business leaders

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. They are revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.