Resource Innovations · 2 weeks ago
Senior Strategic Human Resources Business Partner - Commercial Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expResource Innovations is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. They are seeking a Senior Strategic Human Resources Business Partner to act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the commercial business, aligning business objectives with people strategies and driving organizational effectiveness.
ConsultingEnergySustainabilityInformation TechnologyEnvironmental ConsultingInformation Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary HR strategic partner to commercial leadership (Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Advisory Services) to support business growth, sales performance, and market expansion strategies
Translate business strategies into actionable people strategies, ensuring alignment with overall company values and goals
Collaborate closely with senior sales leaders to drive strategic initiatives including salesforce effectiveness, go-to-market capability building, and sales incentive planning
Provide expert guidance on talent planning, succession strategies, and workforce optimization to ensure the commercial teams are resourced for future growth
Support strategic hiring plans in collaboration with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top sales and marketing talent
Leverage workforce analytics to drive informed decisions on talent deployment and capability development
Partner with commercial leadership to drive organizational design efforts, including team structure, role clarity, and reporting alignment
Drive initiatives that support team effectiveness, cross-functional collaboration, and commercial agility
Consult on sales performance metrics and organizational health indicators to support scalable growth
Lead and support organizational change efforts, including business transformation, restructuring, and new operating models
Drive culture initiatives that promote a high-performance, inclusive, and engaged workforce, especially in sales-facing roles
Facilitate team effectiveness, engagement sessions, and offsites for commercial teams
Provide coaching and development support to senior commercial leaders and frontline sales managers
Partner with L&D and Talent teams to identify and implement leadership development programs tailored for the commercial organization
Foster a continuous learning environment that supports capability building in sales, marketing, and commercial enablement
Support the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance calibration, and development planning
Advise sales leadership on performance improvement plans and development strategies
Partner with Total Rewards to align compensation and incentive programs with sales performance metrics and market competitiveness
Manage and resolve a variety of employee relations (ER) matters within the commercial organization, including performance issues, behavioral concerns, and policy violations
Lead complex ER investigations in collaboration with Legal, ensuring fair, thorough, and timely resolution
Conduct interviews, gather evidence, and document findings while maintaining confidentiality, consistency, and adherence to internal protocols
Provide expert guidance to commercial leaders on corrective actions, disciplinary processes, and risk mitigation strategies
Maintain and track ER case data and trends, identifying root causes and recommending preventative strategies to reduce risk and support a healthy workplace culture
Ensure consistent application of policies and practices across commercial teams, with an emphasis on fairness, objectivity, and business alignment
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in human resources, MBA, or related discipline
Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience in a strategic HRBP role
Experience supporting sales and commercial leadership teams, preferably in energy efficiency, sustainability or SaaS environments
Deep understanding of sales compensation structures, incentive programs, and performance frameworks
Familiarity with modern HR systems (e.g., Workday/Oracle, ServiceNow)
Demonstrated success in supporting organizations through rapid growth, transformation, or M&A integration
Deep knowledge of core HR disciplines including talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee relations, and rewards
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment
Preferred
Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) or Organizational Development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR metrics and provide actionable insights
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional change and culture initiatives
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus
Three weeks of paid vacation per year
Paid holidays
A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching
Health, dental and vision insurance
Other supplemental benefits
Company
Resource Innovations
Resource Innovations is a provider of demand-side management, energy efficiency, and energy consulting services.
Founded in 2016Half Moon Bay, California, USA
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Lauren Casentini
Founder and CEO
Catherine Carhart
CTO
Recent News
2026-04-09
2025-06-21
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