Vice President, Human Resources

New Energy Equity•Annapolis, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, Human Resources serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the operational, organizational, and administrative backbone of the company. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President, Human Resources oversees a broad portfolio including Human Resources, Recruiting & Talent Acquisition, Office Operations, and cross-functional administrative functions critical to advancing the company's solar development pipeline. This is a high-impact leadership role for a strategic operator who thrives in a fast-growing, mission-driven environment. The Vice President of Human Resources will build and strengthen the people and operational infrastructure needed to support aggressive growth in commercial solar development across multiple markets. The ideal candidate is a living embodiment of our three core values, Lift as We Climb, We’re All In, and Top of Our Game — and will serve as their primary steward across every team, process, and touchpoint in the organization. The role involves leading the company's core values, building mentorship pathways, investing in employee development, championing equitable hiring, fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving operational rigor, data-informed decision-making, and a high-performance culture. The company, New Energy Equity, a subsidiary of ALLETE, is a top player in the renewable energy sector, having developed over 600MW of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments. They pride themselves on a dynamic, engaging, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in HR
Demonstrated experience managing recruiting in a high-growth or project-based environment.
Strong knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and multi-state operations.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to build and scale operational infrastructure in fast-paced environments.
Experience presenting to boards of directors or senior executive leadership teams in a formal governance capacity.
Demonstrated experience serving as an executive sponsor of employee-led committees (DE&I, professional development, or similar).
Genuine alignment with our core values — Lift as We Climb, We’re All In, and Top of Our Game — with examples to prove it.

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure development, real estate, or construction industries.
SHRM-SCP / SPHR certification strongly preferred.
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling, Workday, BambooHR) and ATS systems (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever).
Background in DEI program leadership, ESG reporting, or sustainability-focused organizational practices.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to align administrative priorities with company growth strategy, always asking how we can Lift as We Climb at every decision.
Lead organizational design and workforce planning to support expanding project pipelines and geographic footprint.
Champion a We’re All In culture by modeling cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos between teams.
Drive change management, culture-building, and process improvement initiatives that reflect our values in action.
Represent the company at the executive level across NEE-affiliated forums and external stakeholder meetings.
Participate in weekly meetings with the New Energy Senior Executive team and report on all areas of the HR department.
Participate in quarterly strategy planning sessions with NEE Executive Team members, contributing a people and operations lens to enterprise-wide planning.
Serve as Executive Sponsor of the Professional Development Committee — championing a Lift as We Climb culture by investing in learning, growth, and career advancement for every team member.
Serve as Executive Sponsor of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Committee — providing visible leadership, resources, and accountability to advance a truly inclusive workplace.
Oversee all HR functions including employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, and compliance.
Develop people programs, coaching frameworks, and career pathways that embody Lift as We Climb — helping every employee advance.
Oversee onboarding and the full employee lifecycle to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience from day one.
Champion a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture — because lifting as we climb means opening doors for everyone.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all operating jurisdictions.
Lead end-to-end recruiting strategy for all corporate and project-level positions — approaching talent acquisition with a Top of Our Game standard.
Build pipelines through recruiting agencies, university partners, and solar industry networks, with intentional focus on diverse candidate sourcing.
Define and track hiring metrics including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and retention rates; bring transparency and rigor to every search.
Design competitive compensation frameworks benchmarked to the clean energy sector, ensuring we attract and keep top talent.
Develop employer branding that tells our values story: a place where ambitious people grow together and go all in on clean energy.
Oversee day-to-day operations across all company locations, creating an environment where teams can do their best work — Top of Our Game starts with the space we work in.
Manage facilities, vendor contracts, office leases, and equipment procurement in coordination with finance and legal.
Implement and optimize administrative systems, workflows, and technology tools to continuously raise the efficiency bar.
Oversee travel management, executive scheduling support, and company-wide events that foster a We’re All In culture.
Develop and manage departmental budgets for HR, recruiting, and office operations with full accountability and transparency.