SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.Job Description Summary:The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and trusted advisor to leaders and employees, supporting designated business units through effective people strategies, strong employee relations guidance, and operational excellence. Operating within an HR Shared Services model, this role partners closely with managers and key HR functions to deliver consistent, scalable, and high‑quality support across the employee lifecycle. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.Job Description:*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned*  Position Responsibilities and Duties: <ul><li>Conduct regular meetings with assigned business units to understand priorities, workforce needs, and employee experience trends; share insights with People Operations partners.  </li><li>Consult with leaders by providing timely, practical HR guidance aligned with business goals and company values, partnering with Shared Services teams for operational execution.  </li><li>Analyze HR trends and workforce data with People Operations and HRIS to recommend data informed solutions, programs, and policy enhancements.  </li><li>Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, serving as the primary investigator for sensitive matters and partnering with Legal and People Operations Managers.  </li><li>Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; collaborate with Legal and HR Shared Services teams to ensure consistent compliance and mitigate risk.  </li><li>Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders, including coaching, counseling, corrective action support, and career development recommendations.  Liaise with People Operations Manager.  </li><li>Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to strengthen communication, increase engagement, and support retention within assigned business units.  </li><li>Serve an advisor on HR policy interpretation, ensuring consistent application across the business and collaborating with People Operations partners on updates and improvements.  </li><li>Support leaders on employment actions, including new hires, promotions, and transfers, in partnership with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and People Operations to ensure internal equity and adherence to established guidelines.  </li><li>Assist with organizational planning, staffing strategies and succession planning, ensuring alignment with Shared Services processes.  </li><li>Encourage training and development needs within business units; partner with Learning &amp; Development to request, or support training solutions.  </li><li>Collaborate closely with internal HR teams, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, HRIS, Safety, and People Operations to drive a seamless, consistent employee experience.  </li><li>Identify opportunities to improve People Operations processes, systems, and programs and communicate business needs to Shared Services partners.  </li><li>Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. </li></ul> Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: <ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional guidance to leaders, employees, and HR partners.  </li><li>Effective relationship building skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all organizational levels.  </li><li>Service-oriented approach with strong collaboration skills to effectively partner with Shared Services and business leaders.  </li><li>Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  </li><li>Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.  </li><li>Ability to understand organizational structure, roles, competencies, and compensation practices.  </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and a solutions‑oriented approach.  </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems; HRIS experience preferred. </li><li>Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience, including exposure to complex employee relations issues and supporting managers in a fast‑paced environment.  </li><li>Broad knowledge across HR disciplines including compensation, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and employment law.  </li><li>Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.  </li><li>SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred or  willingness to obtain within one year.  </li><li>Experience supporting distributed or field based teams preferred; renewable energy or construction industry experience a plus.  </li><li>Experience working within an HR Shared Services model preferred.</li></ul>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range:$85,560 - $106,950Pay Rate Type:SalarySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J13095​If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

SOLV Energy is a solar services provider for utility solar, high-voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. We believe that good energy has a ripple effect. That&rsquo;s why we only take on projects that provide cleaner power, better jobs, greater education and a brighter future for our communities. Backed by a powerful legacy, we&rsquo;ve branched out to focus solely on renewable energy initiatives. Recognized as an industry-leading solar contractor and O&amp;M services provider, our team has built and manages over 10 GW of solar capacity in more than 25 states.

Human Resources Business Partner

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.Job Description Summary:The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic and trusted advisor to leaders and employees, supporting designated business units through effective people strategies, strong employee relations guidance, and operational excellence. Operating within an HR Shared Services model, this role partners closely with managers and key HR functions to deliver consistent, scalable, and high‑quality support across the employee lifecycle. This role is based full-time in our office in San Diego, CA. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.Job Description:*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned*  Position Responsibilities and Duties: <ul><li>Conduct regular meetings with assigned business units to understand priorities, workforce needs, and employee experience trends; share insights with People Operations partners.  </li><li>Consult with leaders by providing timely, practical HR guidance aligned with business goals and company values, partnering with Shared Services teams for operational execution.  </li><li>Analyze HR trends and workforce data with People Operations and HRIS to recommend data informed solutions, programs, and policy enhancements.  </li><li>Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, serving as the primary investigator for sensitive matters and partnering with Legal and People Operations Managers.  </li><li>Maintain a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws; collaborate with Legal and HR Shared Services teams to ensure consistent compliance and mitigate risk.  </li><li>Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders, including coaching, counseling, corrective action support, and career development recommendations.  Liaise with People Operations Manager.  </li><li>Build strong relationships with leaders and employees to strengthen communication, increase engagement, and support retention within assigned business units.  </li><li>Serve an advisor on HR policy interpretation, ensuring consistent application across the business and collaborating with People Operations partners on updates and improvements.  </li><li>Support leaders on employment actions, including new hires, promotions, and transfers, in partnership with Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and People Operations to ensure internal equity and adherence to established guidelines.  </li><li>Assist with organizational planning, staffing strategies and succession planning, ensuring alignment with Shared Services processes.  </li><li>Encourage training and development needs within business units; partner with Learning &amp; Development to request, or support training solutions.  </li><li>Collaborate closely with internal HR teams, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, HRIS, Safety, and People Operations to drive a seamless, consistent employee experience.  </li><li>Identify opportunities to improve People Operations processes, systems, and programs and communicate business needs to Shared Services partners.  </li><li>Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. </li></ul> Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements: <ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, professional guidance to leaders, employees, and HR partners.  </li><li>Effective relationship building skills with the ability to build trust and influence across all organizational levels.  </li><li>Service-oriented approach with strong collaboration skills to effectively partner with Shared Services and business leaders.  </li><li>Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  </li><li>Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies.  </li><li>Ability to understand organizational structure, roles, competencies, and compensation practices.  </li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and a solutions‑oriented approach.  </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HR systems; HRIS experience preferred. </li><li>Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience, including exposure to complex employee relations issues and supporting managers in a fast‑paced environment.  </li><li>Broad knowledge across HR disciplines including compensation, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and employment law.  </li><li>Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.  </li><li>SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred or  willingness to obtain within one year.  </li><li>Experience supporting distributed or field based teams preferred; renewable energy or construction industry experience a plus.  </li><li>Experience working within an HR Shared Services model preferred.</li></ul>Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAt SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range:$85,560 - $106,950Pay Rate Type:SalarySOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.Job Number: J13095​If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.

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