Are you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (“SunVest”) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a People Analyst to play a pivotal role in supporting our People needs for our growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. As a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.
About SunVest:
SunVest’s mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. We are a rapidly growing leader in renewable energy with expertise across the energy transition value chain, including development, construction, financing, and operations. SunVest is advancing an industry-leading pipeline of nearly 2 gigawatts of development projects, with a growing portfolio of assets under management expected to reach 300 megawatts in 2025. SunVest is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, in the dynamic West Loop neighborhood. For more information, visit www.sunvest.com.
Position Overview:
SunVest’s People team is responsible for the People strategy, including compensation and benefits, talent attraction, retention and development. Through this ownership, they set up and continually optimize procedures for proper talent attraction, retention, performance management, leadership development, and career and succession planning.
As the People Analyst based in our Chicago HQ, you will report directly to the Chief People & Legal Officer and work closely with other team members to support and implement SunVest’s People strategy, encompassing areas such as talent attraction, performance management, and employee development. This role extends to contributing to the creation of a positive and efficient workplace environment, assisting in the management and procurement of office supplies, and ensuring a welcoming experience for guests and visitors. Your expertise in People will be pivotal to SunVest’s ongoing success, contributing to our sustainable growth strategy and the development of strategic plans for managing and improving renewable energy generation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Attraction Support: Spearhead processes to identify and attract top talent. Collaborate in creating standardized offer letters and welcome packages, and maintain a dashboard for tracking new hire retention and talent attraction effectiveness.
- Performance Management Support: Facilitate the development and regular updating of Job Scorecards. Assist in creating success plan templates and performance review documents, and support the annual performance and compensation review processes.
- People Operations Support: Assist in analyzing health and benefits plans annually. Contribute to managing a compensation tracking system and prepare quarterly performance reports. Support career progression and development initiatives.
- Culture Enhancement Support: Integrate SunVest’s vision, mission, and values into daily operations and HR practices. Participate in planning and executing culture-building and team events, and assist in preparing presentations for Town Hall meetings. Conduct and analyze employee Net Promoter Score surveys.
- Enhanced Workplace Environment and Guest Relations: Help maintain a functional and welcoming office environment. Manage office supplies procurement and contribute to a positive experience for guests and visitors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field, with a record of strong academic performance.
- Prior experience in HR or People Operations is advantageous. Fresh graduates with relevant internships or project experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- A deep passion for the renewable energy sector and a principled approach to fostering sustainable solutions.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Full-time position with competitive base salary commensurate with experience, bonus opportunities, 401(k) employer match, health/vision/dental benefits
- Paid time off including company holidays
- Great opportunity to work with a well-respected fast-growing company in an exciting industry
- Opportunity for advancement
SunVest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Join SunVest in leading the charge to cultivate access to renewable energy for America!