Lead People Partner, Form 1 Factory at Form Energy — Weirton, WV

## Role Description

This position, reporting to the Manager of People Partnership, is both a high-level strategic HR force and a boots-on-the-ground operational partner to our Operations leaders, focused on our Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams in Form Factory 1 in West Virginia. A successful individual in this role will help define and drive the people strategy for a major business unit of the company. This individual will be a player-coach, providing both strategic guidance and sleeves-rolled-up concrete problem solving. They will be excited by a fast-paced, evolving work environment where they can tactically shape the success of their client groups for years to come.

This role will require working onsite from our Weirton, WV location at least 4 days per week. Relocation assistance is available.

### What you'll do:

• Strategic Partnership: Serve as a strategic partner and coach to senior leadership, including our VP+ Manufacturing and Operations leaders. Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives to support growth and the future phases of the business.
• Execution and Problem Solving: Identify issues, challenge assumptions, and proactively run problems to ground as they arise. Operate autonomously, with an execution mindset, and maximize your accountability for getting the on-the-ground work done.
• Organizational Transformation: Lead and drive key organizational transformations, including integrating new teams, optimizing reporting structures, and ensuring the People strategy aligns with business goals.
• Talent Programs: Drive existing talent strategies and programs, such as performance management, career pathing, and succession planning. Partner with HR leadership to identify new program needs.
• Site and Culture Leadership: Function as a visible and trusted site HR leader for the West Virginia workforce, driving alignment amongst teams. Partner with the Employee Experience Specialist and Engagement team to drive action on employee engagement in the West Virginia office.
• Employee Relations & Workforce Stability: Provide expert guidance and support on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and legal compliance. Expertly and expediently conduct and close out investigations and employee relations concerns. Proactively identify risks and address concerns before escalation. Serve as a visible, trusted presence on the production floor across all shifts.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, WV state and local employment laws. Partner with EHS on safety culture and incident response.
• Data-Driven Insights: Use People data and analytics to inform strategic decisions and identify trends within the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Partner Leads across sites, Legal and People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) such as Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Benefits & Support teams, to design and deliver seamless People programs and services.

### What you'll bring:

• 9+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in an industrial, factory, and / or manufacturing environment.
• A builder’s mentality: experience building, scaling, and growing HR infrastructure - not just sustaining it.
• Proven track record of leading organizational transformations and managing large-scale change initiatives.
• Deep experience working with hourly production workforces across multiple shifts.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to connect People strategy to business outcomes with best-in-class HR practices for manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with both senior leaders and the broader workforce.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Deep knowledge of employee relations, labor laws, policy best practices, and compliance obligations.
• A builder's mindset, with the ability to create new programs and processes from scratch.

### Where you'll work:

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