Director, Talent Engagement (HRBP)

Origis Energy•Austin, TX

18d

About The Position

Origis Energy is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as Director, Talent Engagement. This autonomous individual-contributor role combines strategic partnership and day-to-day HR support. The Director will advise the Managing Director of Talent & Culture and leaders across the organization, help shape people strategy, and advocate for field-based teams through thoughtful, intentional time in the field as needed. The role is based in Austin, Texas, with travel of up to 10%.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partner experience.
Experience in compensation, benefits, and total rewards.
Deep employee relations expertise, including investigations and complex employee relations case management.
Proven ability to advise senior leaders with credibility, candor, discretion, and strong business acumen.
Experience supporting multi-state operations and familiarity with 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 a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the renewable energy sector, such as solar, wind, battery storage, or a related field, is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting a workforce in a scaling company of 100–500 employees.
Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with HRIS platforms, and comfort with people analytics.

Responsibilities

Advise 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.
Administer member benefit and leave plans end to end, ensure regulatory compliance, and serve as the senior escalation point for complex reward and accommodation inquiries.
Own the new-hire experience by coordinating onboarding, facilitating orientation, ensuring required documentation and training are completed, and partnering with leaders on successful integration and early engagement.
Support development, implementation, and maintenance of competitive compensation programs through benchmarking, job evaluations, and market analysis.
Manage 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.
Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices and contribute to improving programs, processes, and tools.
Stay current on employment law and advise on compliance, accommodations, leave, and compensation-related processes.