People Operations Manager, Employee Relations

People Operations Manager, Employee Relations

Join Solv Energy as a People Operations Manager, Employee Relations in our San Diego, CA office. This full‑time role supports the HR department by ensuring accurate transactions, maintaining compliance, and serving as a trusted advisor between employees and managers.

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high‑voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

This position requires an perceptive, organized person able to relate to individuals at all levels. The manager will assist in communication, corrective action planning, disciplinary action, and policy clarification. The role requires professional HR knowledge and judgment to resolve diverse HR personnel management issues in a high‑paced environment.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees regarding employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance management and disciplinary action.
• Ensure the organization adheres to all applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state employment laws (EEO, ADA, Title VII, etc.) to ensure compliance across HR practices.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle activities such as onboarding, promotions, terminations, and separations in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints, concerns and allegations.
• Mediate and resolve employee disputes and grievances effectively.
• Conduct exit interviews, process employee separations in Workday, ensure final pay compliance, and document findings.
• Administer drug and alcohol testing programs in alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Adjudicate background checks, escalating discrepancies, and ensure pre‑employment compliance steps are completed.
• Review employee records and respond to subpoenas, audits, and unemployment claims in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track ADA cases and accommodations to ensure legal compliance and timely case management.
• Maintain and audit HRIS records (Workday), employee files, and SharePoint documentation to ensure accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Manage external HR mailbox communications, including verifications of employment and benefit‑related audits.
• Participate in continuous process improvement efforts and special projects as assigned.
• Communicate company policies, procedures and changes to employees clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrate empathy and active listening to employees’ concerns.
• Facilitate constructive dialogue and reach mutually agreeable solutions.
• Provide coaching and support to managers on handling sensitive employee matters and creating a positive, inclusive workplace.
• Apply best practices in employment relations management.

• 5+ years of People Operations or Human Resources experience.
• 4+ years managing teams or leading people operations functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• HR certifications such as PHR, SHRM‑CP/SCP (preferred).
• Familiarity with the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong public speaking and inquiry response skills.
• Ability to visit job sites and offices as needed.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• English communication skills (written and verbal); bilingual Spanish a plus.
• Discretion, empathy, and professionalism with sensitive matters.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated, capable of working independently and within a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning on employment laws, HR best practices, investigation procedures, and emerging technologies.
• Computer proficiency for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds as needed in the office environment.
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficiency administering employee changes and storing documents in HRIS;
  Workday preferred;
  Microsoft Office Suite.

At SOLV Energy we celebrate diversity and are committed to building equitable workplaces. Discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other protected characteristic is prohibited.

Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance; 401(k) plan; vacation, sick and holiday pay.

$ – $ per year (Salary).

J12218

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Services for Renewable Energy