Job Description:
At Rhythm, were building a world-class People team that keeps our workforce supported, compliant, and empowered as we scale. The People Partner is the backbone of our People infrastructure, owning the systems, processes, and partnerships that ensure payroll, benefits, performance, and engagement programs run smoothly and accurately.
This role directly impacts employee trust, manager effectiveness, and operational excellence. You will be a go-to partner for employees and leaders alike, ensuring that People operations are not only functional and compliant, but also responsive, thoughtful, and human, especially during periods of growth and change.
What you'll do
- Own and manage people operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, documentation, and day-one readiness.
- Serve as the operational owner for payroll, benefits, and 401(k) administration, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in partnership with Finance and external vendors.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements related to payroll, benefits, and employee records.
- Act as the primary owner of Rippling, maintaining data integrity, workflows, integrations, permissions, and overall system health.
- Own the execution and functionality of performance cycles, including system configuration, timelines, approvals, and manager support.
- Partner on employee engagement initiatives, including engagement surveys, reporting, and follow-through on action plans.
- Manage complex People issues and system integrations with speed, sound judgment, and a strong sense of accountability.
- Support managers and leaders by clarifying priorities, providing structure, and keeping People initiatives moving forward.
- Support recruiting for select roles, including offer approvals, coordination, and ensuring a strong candidate experience.
- Act as a highly responsive point of contact for employee questions, executive needs, and time-sensitive People matters.
What you'll bring
- 2+ years experience in HR, People Operations, or related HR operations role.
- Strong organization and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple workflows.
- Comfortable with HR systems; experience with Rippling or similar platforms preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
Location
- Rhythm Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
- This position is remote enabled (ability for hybrid work from Houston preferred).
Success Metrics
- Compliance & Risk: Maintain strong compliance across payroll, benefits, 401(k), and employee records
- Onboarding Experience: Improve new-hire onboarding experience and satisfaction
- Employee Engagement: Improve company-wide employee engagement in partnership with People leadership
- Manager Effectiveness: Deliver performance cycles on time with clear guidance and positive manager feedback
- Employee Trust: Improve employee confidence in and responsiveness of People support, reflected in survey and pulse feedback
Why you'll love Rhythm
- Be part of a mission-driven team rethinking the future of energy.
- Supportive culture rooted in transparency and ownership.
- Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
- Competitive rewards and benefits designed to support you.
Why Rhythm
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of a fast-growing, mission-driven company.
- Growth: Opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Location: Based in Houston, with the opportunity to work in a collaborative, innovative company.
About Us
Rhythm is a renewable energy and technology company empowering you to take control of your budget and your footprint. We combine energy market expertise with technology, design, and data science to create best-in-class products and services that are simple, delightful, and seamlessly integrated with the rhythm of your life. Our mission is to upend the energy status quo by setting a new standard of service excellence and customer partnership. We are a mission-driven, results-oriented group of engineers, businesspeople, designers and artists who love solving tough problems, all while making a positive impact on our communities.
