Director, Employees Services

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we’re setting the standard for the renewable energy industry.

We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world. We are the rebellious hero.

Summary:

Shoals Technologies Group, a leading provider of electrical balance of system (EBOS) solutions for the global energy transition, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Total Rewards & Employee Services to lead compensation, benefits, payroll governance, HR operations, HRIS, and employee service delivery. This leader will build and enhance programs that attract, retain, and reward top talent while driving operational excellence, compliance, and a strong employee experience across Shoals’ manufacturing, engineering, and corporate teams.

Partnering with executive leadership, the Director will align total rewards with business goals, growth plans, and workforce needs while using data, disciplined execution, and process improvement to strengthen HR service delivery.

Responsibilities:

Total Rewards Strategy

• Develop and execute Shoals' comprehensive total rewards strategy, including compensation, benefits, wellness, recognition, and employee value proposition initiatives.
• Lead annual compensation planning processes including merit increases, incentive plans, promotions, and market adjustments.
• Manage market pricing, salary structure design, compensation benchmarking, and pay equity analyses.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and business leaders to develop competitive compensation offers and hiring strategies.
• Provide compensation guidance for executive, leadership, and critical talent positions.
• Ensure compensation programs support organizational goals while maintaining internal equity and external competitiveness.

Benefits & Wellness

• Oversee the administration and strategic direction of all employee benefit programs.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan performance, cost containment opportunities, and employee engagement.
• Drive employee wellness, financial wellbeing, and benefits education initiatives.
• Manage annual open enrollment planning and execution.

HR Operations & Employee Services

• Lead HR operational excellence initiatives, standardizing processes and improving service delivery.
• Oversee employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, job changes, organizational changes, and offboarding.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Establish and monitor service-level standards for HR support and employee inquiries.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on employee experience and operational efficiency.

HRIS, Analytics & Reporting

• Provide strategic oversight of HR technology platforms and data management practices.
• Lead HRIS optimization, reporting automation, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and analytics that support workforce planning, turnover analysis, compensation decisions, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Payroll Governance & Compliance

• Partner with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate and compliant payroll administration.
• Develop controls, audits, and governance processes related to compensation and employee data.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including FLSA, wage and hour laws, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other employment regulations.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Build and develop a high-performing Total Rewards and Employee Services team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on compensation, workforce trends, and employee experience strategies.
• Support M&A, organizational design, and business transformation initiatives as needed.
• Lead vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to maximize value and service quality.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant leadership responsibility in compensation, benefits, and HR operations.
• 5 years leading Total Rewards programs in a publicly traded, manufacturing, industrial, technology, or high-growth environment.
• Deep expertise in compensation design, market pricing, salary administration, and benefits strategy.
• Strong understanding of HR operations, HRIS systems, payroll processes, and employment compliance.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and data interpretation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) designation.
• CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and multi-site operations.
• Experience with Workday, UKG, ADP, SuccessFactors, or similar enterprise HR systems.
• Experience in a public company environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Executive Presence
• Business Acumen
• Compensation & Benefits Expertise
• Data Analytics & Insights
• Change Management
• Process Improvement
• Team Development
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Employee-Centric Mindset

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.