People Operations Partner (HRBP)

People Operations Partner (HRBP)

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world's transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people's quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

The People Operations Business Partner contributes to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting in alignment with business objectives. This role supports multiple functional groups, performing Human Resources (HR) related duties at a professional level. Key responsibilities include employee relations consultation, policy interpretation, performance management, compensation management, and talent management. Additional responsibilities may include supporting organizational design, HCM management, retention strategies, employee development initiatives, and training.

Responsibilities :

• Provide HR support and guidance to employees and managers on policy interpretation, employee relations, and conflict resolution, ensuring employment actions are handled legally and professionally.
• Conduct prompt and thorough employee relations investigations, gathering information, interviewing parties, analyzing evidence, and making recommendations.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws, conducting regular audits and updates.
• Oversee the administration of leave programs (LOA, FMLA, ADA, and other federal / state leaves).
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver training programs to support employee development and compliance.
• Partner with Payroll, HRIS, Compensation, and Benefits teams to develop and implement HR solutions.
• Analyze and report on HR metrics to develop data-driven strategies and influence decision-making.
• Lead or support internal programs to foster a fair, engaging, and high-performing work environment.
• Manage and ensure compliance with EEO-1, DFEH, ACA, and 5500 tax filings for benefits and retirement plans.
• Support the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, life, disability, FSA, COBRA, and the 401(k) retirement plan.
• Support and optimize the HCM system, recommending improvements and collaborating with the HCM engineering team.
• Perform other HR-related duties and projects as needed.

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About our Benefits :

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below :

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note : You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy's general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https : / / www.law.cornell.edu / cfr / text / 10 / appendix-A_to_part-810