Cascade Energy · 1 month ago
Sr Manager, Human Resources Operations and Total Rewards
Portland, OR, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expCascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions. They are seeking a Sr Manager for People Operations and Total Rewards to lead their Total Rewards strategy, ensuring competitive and employee-centric programs while collaborating with various teams to enhance the employee lifecycle.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
Drive process automation and HR technology optimization to improve efficiency and scalability
Design and maintain competitive compensation structures, salary bands, and incentive programs aligned with market benchmarks
Partner with leadership to ensure pay practices support equity, transparency, and retention goals
Oversee benefits strategy, vendor relationships, and annual enrollment processes to deliver a best-in-class employee experience
Serve as the subject matter expert for ESOP plan operations, ensuring compliance and accurate administration
Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Executive Team to manage ESOP audits, allocations, and employee education initiatives
Champion ownership culture by integrating ESOP principles into communication and engagement strategies
Develop and maintain HR dashboards to provide actionable insights on workforce trends, turnover, and engagement
Implement AI-driven tools to streamline HR processes, enhance predictive analytics, and support data-driven decision-making
Ensure adherence to wage transparency, EEO, SOC II, and audit readiness
Manage 401(k) compliance and partner with auditors to ensure accurate reporting and fiduciary oversight
Maintain and update HR policies to reflect evolving legal requirements and best practices
Mentor and develop the People Operations team, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, IT, and Talent teams to align HR strategies with business objectives
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compensation, benefits, and workforce planning
Qualification
Required
5–7+ years of experience in People Operations or Total Rewards, with at least 3 years directly managing compensation programs
Strong analytical skills with experience in HR systems and compensation analytics tools
Proven experience building and managing compensation structures, 401(k), and other Total Rewards programs in a scaling or high-growth company
Deep knowledge of U.S. employment and compensation regulations, including pay equity and wage transparency
Demonstrated ability to streamline processes and leverage HR technology (HRIS, ATS, engagement tools)
Excellent communication and relationship building skills; able to balance detail with strategic impact
Mindset of curiosity, constant learning, shared success, continuous improvement, and future-focus
Preferred
ESOP experience preferred
Global experience preferred
Relevant HR certification (e.g., CCP or SHRM-SCP) preferred
Benefits
Health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid parental leave
401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Annual cash performance bonus
Paid vacation
Sick time
Inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy
Wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account)
Company
Cascade Energy
At Cascade Energy, we believe in better.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dan Brown
Chief Executive Officer
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