Head of People

Job description

**About Moment Energy** Independent energy is here. Help us deploy it. Energy should be free. Free from aging grids, fragile supply chains, and unnecessary extraction. At Moment Energy, we’re building a world where clean power is abundant, affordable, and uninterrupted for everyone. The world doesn’t need another promise about energy; it needs proof that a freer future is possible. Moment Energy is the pragmatic liberator of power, the only company certified to turn the largest untapped energy supply into independent energy. Now is the moment. While the industry scraps millions of batteries with decades of life left, we put them to work by repurposing large-format batteries into advanced battery energy storage systems that deliver real-world impact. We were told second-life batteries would never be safe enough or scalable enough. We didn’t argue, we engineered the solution. Today, Moment Energy delivers 5x the energy density and holds the certifications required to deploy energy independence at scale. **Now is the moment. Join us.** **The Opportunity** Moment Energy is seeking an experienced **Head of People** to lead and scale our people strategy as we grow. This role is responsible for building the systems, culture, and infrastructure that enable our team to do their best work. Reporting directly to the COO, the Head of People will oversee all aspects of the People function including talent acquisition, performance management, leadership development, employee experience, and HR operations. You will lead a small but growing People team and partner closely with company leadership to ensure our people strategy supports Moment Energy’s ambitious growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a **high-growth startup environment**, enjoys building programs and processes from the ground up, and is passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, challenged, and inspired. **Responsibilities and Duties** ### **Strategic Leadership** - Develop and execute a People strategy that supports Moment Energy’s growth, mission, and long-term business goals. - Drive organizational design and workforce planning to support our expansion into new markets and manufacturing facilities. - Partner with the co-founders on organizational planning and leadership development. - Advise leadership on people-related decisions including team structure, performance management, and employee development. - Partner with the Talent Acquisition to enhance effective recruiting strategies. - Collaborate with Marketing on employer branding, providing new ideas to boost company recognition. ### **Compliance & Risk Management** - Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices across all HR programs and policies. - Manage sensitive employee matters with discretion and professionalism. ### **Culture & Employee Experience** - Foster and strengthen the collaborative, mission-driven culture that makes Moment Energy a great place to work. - Lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, communication, and belonging across the company. - Support managers in creating healthy, high-performing teams. - Act as a bridge between our technical, manufacturing, and business teams to ensure a unified "One Moment" culture ### **Performance & Development** - Design and implement scalable performance management processes. - Develop programs that support employee growth, career development, and leadership capability. - Coach managers on feedback, performance conversations, and employee development. ### **Compensation & People Operations** - Develop and maintain competitive compensation and benefits programs. - Build compensation structures and promotion processes that scale with the company. - Oversee HR operations including policies, systems, and compliance with employment regulations. - Design and manage equity-based compensation programs to align employee success with company growth. ### **Team Leadership** - Lead and mentor the People team including the Talent Acquisition and Office Administration. - Establish priorities and processes that allow the People team to scale effectively as the company grows. **The Candidate** **We’re looking for individuals with the following traits, skills, and experiences:** - 7+ years of HR/People leadership experience, preferably within a high-growth tech or manufacturing startup (Series A to Series C transition). - Proven experience in building and scaling HR functions in a high-growth startup environment. - A strong understanding of all aspects of HR, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, performance management, and employee relations. - Proven ability to build HR programs and processes from the ground up. - Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or cleantech is highly preferred. - Deep understanding of BC Employment Standards; familiarity with US labor law is a significant asset as we expand. **Why join us?** - Today, we’re delivering 5x the energy density and have all the certifications needed to ship energy independence to the world. - Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world. - Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence. - Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact. - Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more. **We're a fast-paced and dynamic team.** Every day you'll be taking on a new challenge and learning something new. You'll take on a wide breadth of tasks and contribute to disrupting the battery industry. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that is working together to save the planet! Fun, health, and wellness are incorporated into our daily schedule and we encourage all our team members to bring innovative ideas to the table to create an interactive workplace. **Moment Energy Benefits Highlights** *(full time, permanent employees only)* **Financial Growth: Employee equity and a robust RRSP matching program.** **Comprehensive Health Coverage:** Extended health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents through Manulife. **Generous Time Off & Flexibility:** Paid time off plus a paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's, with a generous paid sick leave. **Vibrant Culture & Perks:**Open and collaborative office culture, frequent company socials and wellness programs (weekly yoga/fitness), and free EV charging on-site. **Company Dinner:**Weekly Tuesday dinner provided by Moment Energy. We also have a generous supply of coffee and snacks for the office! **Our Commitments** Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. —--- **Our Values** Our values are key to how we show up every day at Moment Energy! We keep them in the forefront of what we do, and they’re used everywhere. We refer to them when we have tough decisions to make, we give shoutouts based on living out these values, and we include them as part of our performance reviews. We have 5 core values and 1 foundational pillar (Safety is our Foundation) which lays the groundwork for everything we do. **Safety is our Foundation** We prioritize the safety of our products, customers, employees, and the general public above all else. From the workshop to the field, we maintain the highest standards for our batteries in testing manufacturing and deployment, and daily operations. Safety is not only about procedures—it is about vigilance, responsibility, and speaking up when something does not feel right. Safety is everyone's responsibility. We follow safety protocols, use proper equipment, and continuously improve our systems to prevent risks before they occur. If something is unsafe, we stop work and address it. Safety also means protecting our colleagues, customers, and communities by designing reliable products, maintaining safe workspaces, and ensuring our work is done carefully and responsibly. **We’re Building a Greener Future Together:** We infuse passion for our cleantech mission into every aspect of our work and incorporate fun into the workplace. We motivate one another, celebrate our successes and embrace eco-friendly practices to reduce our carbon footprint. **We Prioritize our Customer’s Needs:** We place our customers at the core of everything we do, ensuring that every decision considers their needs and aims to provide increased value to them. We provide reliable support for our customers, every step of the way. **We’re Open, Honest and Accountable:** We prioritize open and honest communication to foster mutual understanding, strengthen knowledge sharing, and reduce miscommunication within the team. We admit when we’ve made a mistake, and remedy our actions. We transparently communicate outcomes whether good, bad, or unexpected. **We Think and Act like Owners:** We’re self-starters that proactively embrace new challenges along with personal and collective ownership of responsibilities in the organization. We focus on growth, not titles, and we do what needs to be done. **We Treat Everyone with Respect:** We actively listen, share openly, and work together towards common goals. We treat one another with mutual respect to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and heard. We keep an open mind and are willing to learn.