Base is Americaâs next-generation power company. Weâre rebuilding the foundation of modern civilizationâelectricityâby deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming todayâs fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
We are seeking a HR Business Partner that will help build the infrastructure and support systems our rapidly expanding teams need to thrive. This role will be embedded primarily with our Engineering and Support organizations, working alongside managers and employees to make sure people operations run smooth, feel fair, and scale with Base.
What Youâll Do
Serve as the day-to-day HR resource for leaders and employees in assigned departments - fielding questions, proactively flagging issues, and helping people navigate HR processes
Partner with leaders on employee relation matters, performance management conversations, and engagement efforts
Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance cycles, leave requests, employee relation issues, accommodations, and offboarding
Advise leaders on how to understand and apply HR best practices consistently and confidently
Identify any area trends to proactively address them alongside leadership before escalation occurs
Collaborate with the Talent team to maintain high talent bar while providing guidance on Total Rewards, as needed
Actively contribute to building out HR programs, processes and documentation as the function grows
Support compliance efforts including policy updates, training rollouts, and recordkeeping
Assist with people data and reporting - headcount, attrition, leave tracking - and help improve how we capture and continuously improve those metrics
What You'll Bring
Bachelorâs degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field
2-4 years of progressive HR experience in a fast-growing organization
Experience navigating HRIS systems (Rippling preferred), utilizing compensation platforms like AON Radford, and leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows
Knowledge of basic employment laws - multi-state experience is a plus
Strong instincts around confidentiality, discretion and when to escalate
Comfortable working directly with leaders and pushing back when needed
Experience supporting technical or operations teams is a bonus but not required
Ability to adjust communication style based on the audience
About this Team
We are a lean but mighty team building the HR infrastructure to move Base from a fast-growing startup to a scalable organization. We are highly collaborative and believe no task is too smallâwhether we are architecting manager training, answering day-to-day benefits questions, or designing the blueprint for how we hold ourselves accountable.
As a foundational member of our team, you will directly shape a fair, consistent culture and leave a lasting mark on how Base operates for years to come. We lead by example, live our principles, and are driven by our mission to fix the grid. If you thrive in an ever-changing environment and love solving big challenges, this is the role for you.
Please note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyoneâs an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact weâre creating. We work in-person. Itâs not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
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