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SalaryPeople Operations Business Partner
Join the Market Leader in Electric Power Data and Analytics Solutions
The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built. Yes Energy’s industry leading electric power trading analytics software provides real time visibility into the massive amount of data that is generated by the North American electrical grid every day. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time trading decisions, and mid to long-term investment decisions that keep utility prices low, support the energy transition, and the grid up and running. It’s both challenging work and work with a purpose.
Be a part of our successful, growing business.
Position Summary
The People Operations Business Partner (POps Partner) is responsible for aligning business objectives and driving HR initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness. The POps Partner will utilize HR knowledge to manage and support throughout the employee life-cycle. They will engage with management to provide HR consulting, coaching, operational guidance, and solutions in the areas of talent acquisition, employee and manager development, program development and implementation, employee engagement, oversee administration of various programs and ensure legal compliance. A successful POps Partner will assess and anticipate HR related needs, develop integrated solutions, and engage in collaborative approaches to champion the needs of the business and participate in building a People Operations center of excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders, understanding their objectives and providing HR guidance and support to achieve business goals
- Proactively identify People Ops issues within assigned business units and develop and implement effective solutions to address them
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters including performance management, employee relations, career development, and employee engagement
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop job descriptions, interview questions, and evaluation criteria
- Collaborate with People Ops team to implement People Ops programs and initiatives such as talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, training and development, and diversity and inclusion
- Partner with business leaders to drive organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives
- Analyze HR metrics and data to identify trends and areas for improvement and make recommendations to enhance HR effectiveness
- Stay current on HR laws and regulations and ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and company policies
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related fields, or equivalent work experience is required (Master’s a plus)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment laws
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Curious mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite and HRIS systems (ADP WFN experience is a plus)
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in progressive HR positions
About Yes Energy
Overview
Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions. Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily. The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, as well as in developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008 Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers. Yes Energy has a team of over 200 amazing professionals located across the United States, Europe and Asia.
Culture
Yes Energy has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy we care about saying “Yes” to customers. We like to listen and learn and develop our solutions in line with our customers’ needs. We think about customers as Business Partners and when we help them to be more successful … we are more successful too.
Around the office our culture is driven by some pretty fundamental values that we’re proud of:- We love innovation and solving tough challenges;
- We are “high standards people” who combine passion and pride with hard work and rewards of all kinds- in an ethic that is consistent across the company;
- We’re team-focused with a flat hierarchy- we work in small teams on well-defined projects that directly impact the success of the business;
- We play to the strengths and experience of each person, while each of us also works along a continuum of roles adjacent to our focus area. This presents a challenge of maintaining a broad set of skills as well as an opportunity to learn and contribute in many ways;
- We are constantly growing. Professional development happens every day and every year.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer strongly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, and it includes medical insurance, 401K Plan with matching, flexible vacation and flexible work schedules. Investment in both formal and informal professional development is encouraged and funded by Yes Energy.
Base Compensation Range: $85,000 - $100,000
In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
