Director, Talent Engagement

Origis Energy • Austin, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Origis Energy Team! Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining Zero SM . As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL. The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders: Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation. Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals? Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis? Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor. Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect. Origis is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as our Director, Talent Engagement. In this high-impact role, you’ll be a trusted advisor, employee advocate, and strategic thought partner to our Managing Director of Talent & Culture and leaders across the organization. This is an autonomous, individual-contributor role with a true player-coach feel: you’ll help shape people strategy while also supporting day-to-day needs. You bring firsthand experience supporting field-based teams—and you know how to advocate for their needs from an office setting, with thoughtful, intentional time in the field as needed.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience.
• Experience supporting field technician or field services workforces, with an understanding of how to engage and support a distributed population.
• Deep employee relations expertise, including investigations and complex ER case management.
• Proven ability to advise senior leaders with credibility, candor, discretion, and strong business acumen.
• Working knowledge of employment law, particularly in Texas and California.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the renewable energy sector (solar, wind, battery storage, or related) is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting a workforce in a scaling company (100–500 employees).
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and comfort with people analytics.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people strategy, organizational design, workforce planning, and talent priorities.
• Translate business goals into practical people plans that strengthen engagement, retention, and team effectiveness.
• Own employee relations for assigned groups, including performance concerns, workplace conflict, disciplinary action, and involuntary separations.
• Lead fair, thorough investigations; maintain clear documentation; identify trends; and partner with legal counsel as needed.
• Coach and equip managers to build strong, consistent people leadership practices.
• Support the full talent lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, succession planning, development planning, and offboarding.
• Partner closely with field operations leaders to support a distributed technician workforce, balancing engagement, scheduling realities, safety culture, and compliance.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices; contribute to improving programs, processes, and tools.
• Stay current on employment law and advise on compliance, accommodations, leave, and compensation-related processes as needed.

Benefits

• We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director