People & Culture Manager

About the Role

Solving one of the world's biggest energy challenges requires exceptional people working together at their best. We're looking for a People & Culture Manager who is passionate about creating the environment, systems, and experiences that help make that happen. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll partner across the full employee experience, from onboarding and manager coaching to employee relations, learning and development, culture, engagement, and internal communications.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships across VEIR and become a go-to resource for employees, managers, and senior leaders.
• Take ownership of core People & Culture programs including onboarding/new hire orientation, performance management, engagement initiatives, and internal communications.
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and recommend practical, high-impact changes.
• Facilitate meetings, trainings, and employee experiences that strengthen connection and collaboration.
• Partner with managers to navigate employee challenges, develop their teams, and build high-performing organizations.
• Design, launch, or improve People programs that enhance learning, engagement, communication, and culture.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve collaboration as the company scales.
• Use data and feedback to continuously refine and improve people practices.
• Build scalable People programs, processes, and systems to support growth without unnecessary bureaucracy.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in People & Culture, HR, Organizational Development, Learning & Development, Talent Management, or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience and demonstrated success equally valued.
• Experience designing and leading initiatives that improve employee development, engagement, and support.
• Proven ability to partner with managers and senior leaders on complex people challenges.
• Experience in early-stage, high-growth, or venture-backed companies is a plus.

Skills

• Exceptional judgment and ability to navigate sensitive situations with empathy and discretion.
• Strong pattern recognition and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with variety and ability to balance big-picture thinking with execution.
• Data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement mindset.
• Passion for building and scaling people programs alongside a growing organization.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program.
• 12 Company Holidays + unmetered PTO.
• 12 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Stock Options.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Regular teambuilding, off-sites, and lunch & learns.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $125,000 - $135,000 per year + equity + benefits.

VEIR is committed to equal pay for equal work in its compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.