What We Do at Verterra Energy
At Verterra Energy, we're on a mission to harness the power in the world's rivers, canals and oceans. To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering water-power technology that deploys in harmony with the current to capture baseline, zero emission electricity.
Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year government contract, we are growing our founding team to help achieve key milestones. Partners and collaborators include: NIRON, DoD, DoE, University of Minnesota, WEG Group, Beckhoff, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the US Army Corp of Engineers.
Recent press releases can be found on our website:
https://www.verterraenergy.com/news
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing day-to-day human resource activities, including employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management. This role plays a critical part in fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, execute independently, and also thrive in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer and coordinate HR policies, procedures, and documentation in alignment with company objectives and all applicable legal requirements
- Support employee relations matters end to end, including conflict resolution, performance issues, and workplace investigations as needed
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, terminations, employee questions, and annual open enrollment coordination
- Support performance appraisal cycles and manager enablement, including templates, timelines, and documentation hygiene
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and required postings/notices, and keep processes audit-ready
- Partner with leadership and managers to develop and implement practical HR initiatives that support business needs as the company grows
- Contribute to employee engagement and culture programs in a way that is real and sustainable, not performative
- Generate HR reports and basic metrics for leadership as needed (headcount, turnover, recruiting status, benefits participation, etc.)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist role with meaningful ownership of day-to-day execution
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, with the ability to apply them practically in a real operating environment
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel/Sheets competency matters)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - able to handle direct conversations with employees and managers professionally and calmly
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with consistent follow-through and attention to detail
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life, disability, and basic protection
- 401(k) with employer match
- Unlimited paid time off + 2 weeks sick and safe leave
- 7 company-paid holidays: New Year’s Day (January 1), Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
- Stocked kitchen
Equal opportunity
Verterra Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
