Fervo Energy · 2 days ago
People Operations Business Partner
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFervo Energy is seeking a People Operations Business Partner (POBP) to serve as a trusted resource for leadership and employees. The POBP will handle employee relations, lead investigations, and ensure compliance with People Operations practices while enhancing the employee experience and supporting organizational needs.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Consult with leaders on people strategy, organizational development, culture, rewards, and change management
Partner with People Operations’ centers of expertise to deliver solutions
Proactively assesses business needs and risk and develops recommendations, ensuring adequate planning to address anticipated future changes
Participate in the planning and execution of People Operations and cross-functional initiatives
Provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to leaders on performance management, employee development, and conflict resolution
Partner with leadership on organizational design, workforce capability assessments, and talent planning
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, providing objective, confidential, and solutions-oriented guidance
Conduct thorough investigations into employee complaints, policy violations, and workplace disputes; document findings and recommend appropriate outcomes
Track and analyze ER metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for proactive intervention
Maintain in-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure compliance and mitigate risk
Conduct exit interviews, identify themes, and recommend improvements to strengthen retention
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree desirable
5+ years of Human Resources or People Operations experience, with at least 3+ years of employee relations experience
Proven ability to coach leaders, influence decisions, and support change management
Demonstrated ability to conduct complex, sensitive investigations with sound judgment and high discretion
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
Comfort with ambiguity, the ability to adapt to change, and a desire to grow professionally by taking on new challenges
A self-starter attitude and the ability to accomplish expected tasks under minimal supervision
High work ethic, strong analytical thinking, and the ability to deliver practical, data-informed recommendations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity, professionalism, and good judgment
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and compliance requirements
Preferred
HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)
Experience in high-growth organizations, energy, operations, or technical environments
Experience supporting field-based workforces or distributed operating environments
Company
Fervo Energy
Fervo Energy develops and operates clean energy technology to generate carbon-free energy from geothermal systems.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.45BKey Investors
B CapitalBreakthrough Energy VenturesMercuria
2025-12-10Series E· $462M
2025-06-11Series Unknown· $100M
2025-06-11Debt Financing· $105.6M
Leadership Team
Tim Latimer
Chief Executive Officer
J
Jack Norbeck
Co-Founder and CTO
Recent News
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