Scout Clean Energy

Scout Clean Energy

The Company

Scout Clean Energy is a leading U.S. renewable energy developer, owner and operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. Scout is developing a MW portfolio of over 24,000 MW of wind, solar and energy storage projects across 24 U.S. states. Scout is an owner-operator with expertise in all aspects of renewable power project development, permitting, power marketing, finance, construction and asset management. Scout is a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable Partners through its Brookfield Global Transition Fund I.

Scout is made up of renewable energy industry veterans who are making a difference in our world. Our team’s work ethic is second to none. We identify problems, create solutions, and deliver them professionally to our customers, stakeholders, partners and one another. We do the right thing when no one is looking because we are committed to our collective success and because we believe that our uncompromising integrity is key to the collaborative relationships that drive our business.

Position Summary

You will play a pivotal role on the People and 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.

You will lead three key areas of our People and Culture team, leveraging existing strengths into sustainable competitive advantages. The first-year focus of these three areas is listed in parentheses:

1. Learning and Professional Development (L&PD) (50-60% of first-year focus)
2. People and Culture Data Analytics (30% of first-year focus)
3. Process Development and Improvement (10-20% of first-year focus)

Responsibilities

Lead our Learning and Professional Development (L&PD) strategy and execution:

• Formalize and execute Scout’s strategy for L&PD, considering our competitive position, employee value proposition, investment, and other business considerations. Leverage existing internal resources and identify necessary external resources.
• Develop and deliver training to support the L&PD strategy, using a combination of your own expertise, in-house resources, and external experts (with a heavy preference for the first two sources): Power Industry 101/201, corporate onboarding, executive leadership development, compliance training for managers, new manager leadership training, other compliance training, and other operational-focused trainings.
• Create career progressions for each Scout team, leveraging your energy industry expertise and input from the team leaders.
• Lead and/or facilitate trainings as appropriate.
• Conduct solicitations, negotiate and manage contracts, including SOWs and contractor/consultant performance.

Lead People and Culture-related analysis:

• Maintain and automate internal systems related to compensation and hiring.
• Create and deliver regular reports on retention, compensation, hiring, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Leverage these to respond to ongoing requests for additional information on these topics.
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits. Research and design compelling total rewards offerings to ensure that we attract, advance, and retain our top performers.
• Update and streamline the personnel budget process and tools.

Process Development and Improvement:

• Facilitate the development of processes to enhance performance, as requested by specific internal teams.
• Support the integration of new processes resulting from our integration.

In order to deliver top-flight performance in each of the three strategic areas outlined above, the Director will…

Lead the administration of all related areas:

• Develop targeted L&PD- / analysis-related policies and procedures (by researching, drafting content, and refining based on senior team member feedback).
• Craft and/or review communications to launch and support the delivery of new and existing L&PD policies and procedures.
• Procure and/or oversee systems needed to support P+C programs (e.g., learning management system).
• Support contract review and management for external vendors for topics within your scope.
• Develop and lead training on P+C-related items, including programs and systems.

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 initiatives in your scope that achieve goals set by senior team members; engage all necessary stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure they are met.
• Mentor and manage (as needed) 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 combine your analytical mindset with design thinking to create solutions that work for problems that matter. 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.

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. 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.

In an ideal world, you also have background in the power sector.

Work Experience and Skillset

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of experience in an analytical, consulting, and/or L&PD-focused role.
• Experience developing and/or leading training on a variety of topics.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, project management, and complex spreadsheet analysis.
• Prior experience in the power sector is highly preferred.
• Interest in technological solutions and systems that enhance People and Culture functions.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new systems is preferred.
• 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 fastpaced 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.

Scout’s Values

• Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission.
• Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
• Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
• Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
• Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
• Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.

Timeline and Location

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

Our ideal candidate will be able to commute to our Boulder office on a 3/2 hybrid schedule. 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: $150,000-$180,000 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 using the following link: https://bit.ly/3IZRHRQ

For more information: www.scoutcleanenergy.com

Boulder, CO

No Deadline Provided

$150,000-180,000