People Operations Associate

Voltus is a leading virtual power plant operator connecting distributed energy resources to energy markets across the US and Canada. The People Operations Associate partners with the Senior Director of People Operations to deliver reliable HR systems and operational support across the employee lifecycle. The role ensures People programs run smoothly, accurately, and on time while supporting a fast-paced, remote organization.

• Execute people processes, operations, and policies across the full employee lifecycle
• Administer HR systems and ensure data accuracy across HRIS, leave management, and PEO platforms
• Serve as the first point of contact for People Ops inquiries and provide timely resolutions
• Support annual people cycles including open enrollment, merit and promotion cycles, employee feedback, and performance management
• Develop and prepare people metrics and reports (turnover, engagement results, exit themes, headcount tracking)
• Recommend process, policy, and practice improvements to increase team efficiency and effectiveness
• Coordinate and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local People Operations regulations
• Partner with external counsel to support visa-related and immigration matters for employees
• Collaborate with Finance to support payroll administration, leave management, and pay compliance

• 5+ years of experience across all aspects of people operations

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills; ability to work independently and within a team

• Subject-matter expertise in HR systems and processes, including technology maintenance, legal and compliance matters, compensation and benefits, and performance management

• Experience with Rippling preferred

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, deadline-oriented, virtual environment while managing multiple priorities

• Passion for people, energy, and climate issues

• Must be authorized to work from home location in the US or Canada; no visa sponsorship or transfers for new hires

• Remote role; Voltus is an all-remote workplace distributed across the US and Canada

• Employees are expected to work primarily from their home country; international travel work requires approval per Global Remote Travel Policy

• Compensation: base pay $100,000–$115,000 USD annually (plus 10–20% bonus paid semi-annually and equity)

• Benefits include unlimited leave for full-time employees, parental leave, and comprehensive health/wellness/financial benefits