Position Summary 

Scout’s Manager, People and Culture, will play an important role in building our first People and Culture team. The primary focus of this role is toexecute thestrategic plan to attract, empower, and advance Scout team members who will achieve Scout’s Mission and Vision in alignment with our Values.You will serve as a key team member andhands-on business partner across every department at Scout:

• Execute Scout’s strategy for company-wide and cross-functional People and Culture initiatives.

• Provide day-to-day support for our payroll and benefits administration and compliance efforts.

• Incorporate innovation in our team’s approach to identifying opportunities and developing solutions (both programmatic and bespoke, depending on the need) and implementing the tactics necessary to increase the company’s enterprise value.

• Integrate quickly to the Scout team, enabling you to close on several outstanding candidates and implement emerging programs in the near term.

You have experience with payroll and benefits administration, program delivery, employee relations, and customer service and will bring dynamic interpersonal skills to bear on all of Scout’s People and Culture-related matters. You understandthe importance of attracting, empowering, and advancing a strong team of professionals committed to Scout’s Mission and are prepared to build a high-functioning team that is positioned to serve Scout well into the future.

Responsibilities

You will play a pivotal role on the Peopleand Culture team. As a People and Culture team, we apply our professional expertise and integrate knowledge from other teams at Scout to develop programmatic and bespoke solutions that meet the needs of our company and our people.

Our Manager, People and Culture,will play an instrumental role in the following areas, which are listed in the order of importance: 

Lead the day-to-day administration of payroll, benefits, and People-related compliance matters:

• Serve as the internal payroll lead. Communicate with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and address employee questions, submit payroll (bi-weekly), and ensuring that the PEO completes all state- and federal-level compliance filings in a timely manner.

• Field questions about individuals’ PTO change requests and work with junior staff to implement needed changes.

• Serve as the internal benefits lead and in-house expert, responding to benefits-related questions from candidates and employees, enrolling new hires in our 401(k) program. 

• Work with PEO during benefit review periods (review benefit options and summarize data). Review and improve communication materials about benefits.

• Maintain a working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Prepare and submit compliance filings and ad hoc reports related to payroll and benefits as needed.

Lead development of all policies and procedures related to payroll, benefits, and compliance:

• Stay up to date on developments related to compliance requirements, employment laws, and proven practices. Ensure we adhere to those requirements.

• Coordinate with PEO to leverage expertise and content; solicit feedback from Scout staff when appropriate to optimize policies. Ensure the policies put Scout's values to work.

• Develop targeted P C-related policies and procedures (by researching, drafting content, and refining based on senior team member feedback).

• Review communications to launch and support the delivery of new and existing P C policies and procedures.

Provide general administrative support to People and Culture-related matters.

• Establish organization structures for all P C-related files on appropriate platforms.

• Oversee systems needed to support P C programs (e.g., performance management, learning management).

• Support contract review and management for external vendors for payroll, benefits, and compliance needs.

• Develop and lead training on P C-related items,including programs and systems.

• Manage employee off-boarding process, including separation agreements.

Support our talent acquisition and onboarding function, attracting Scouts who will enhance the company’s ability to deliver on its Mission and Vision in alignment with its Values. 

• Prepare and/or review offer letters for preferred candidates.

• Conduct the People and Culture meetings for first-day onboarding.

• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits. Research and designcompelling total rewards offerings to ensure 

  that we attract, advance and retain our top performers.

Build collaborative relationships with other teams at Scout in order to:

• Understand People and Culture dynamics and effectively position Scout as an employer of choice.

• Develop comprehensive, innovative programmatic offerings that leverage Scout strengths to meet team member needs. 

• Build a robust, collaborative, productive team that enjoys working together.

Provide structural support to ensure industry-leading delivery of P C initiatives:

• Provide top-flight written, verbal, and visual communication materials that effectively motivate their target audiences, which will have varying levels of technical expertise and seniority.

• Develop timelines for all payroll, benefits, and compliance initiatives that achieve goals set by senior team members; engage all necessary stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure they are met. 

• Mentor more junior staff to support continued team development. 

• Identify and elevate increasingly complex issues or concerns to more senior staff, accompanied by recommendations for resolution. Implement solutions.

Your Background May Look Something Like This:

You are a solution-oriented team player who is passionate about developing others. You have a high capacity for work and have a reputation for getting things done in a way that makes others feel supported and heard. You are a builder who wants to see your work succeed at scale in an organization that will one day be known for its diverse and inclusive culture. Every day, you bring your best self to work and support others in doing the same through tactful, positive communications that maintain discretion as needed. 

Work Experience and Skillset

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.

• 5 years of experience with front-line responsibility for payroll and benefits administration.

• Interest in technological solutions and systems that enhance People and Culture functions. Experience evaluating and implementing new systems is preferred.

• Demonstrated interest in making the world a better place through clean energy.

• Ability to deliver high levels of accuracy in a very detail-oriented workflow.

• Ability to type at least 60 words per minute.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results while maintaining discretion in sensitive situations.

• Growth mindset with the ability to learn skills on the job as needed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to develop advanced skills, proficiency in the rest of the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

• Organizational Fit:

• Strong communication, project management and team-building skills.Experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders. 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work by setting targets and following through in a fast paced work environment. 

• Success in using influence rather than authority to achieve desired outcomes.

• Desire to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different reporting lines.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• Desired Personal / Leadership Characteristics

• Confidence and leadership, character, and strong principles.

• Low ego and collaborative working style.

• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.

• High emotional IQ – very strong interpersonal skills.

Characteristics of Successful Scout Team Members

• Integrity. Ethical professional who does the right thing even when difficult.

• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivator with exceptional leadership and organizational skills.

• Intelligence. Perpetual learner with the ability to solve problems and make informed decisions quickly.

• Work Ethic. Productive team member who desires to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment to meet deadlines and get things done.

• Team Focus. Purpose-driven colleague with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.

Timeline and Location

Scout aims to fill the People and Culture Manager position as soon as possible, ideally by mid-September. 

Our ideal candidate will be able to commute to our Boulder office daily. Remote candidates may be considered where candidates state this preference in their cover letter and are willing to travel to the Boulder office one week per month.

Invitation to Veterans

Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups

We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity

Compensation

Target base salary: $85,000-$100,000 depending on experience.

Attractive bonus potential.

Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.

Does this position sound like the right fit for you? Please apply here.

For more information: www.scoutcleanenergy.com