HR Manager – Contract

SES AI Corp

HR Manager overseeing HR functions at SES AI Corp, leading strategic initiatives aligned with corporate vision.

Posted 6/5/2026contractWoburn • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

employee relationsperformance managementtalent developmentcompensationbenefitsHR initiativesorganizational diagnosisaction planstalent pipeline developmentcompliance with employment laws

Soft Skills

trusted advisorcommunication skillsinfluencing skillscollaborationstrategic perspectivetactical understandingpolicy interpretationleadership partnershippresentation skillsproblem-solving

Tools & Technologies

ADP Workforce Now

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-SCPSPHR

Industry Keywords

HR experienceprogressive HRhiring processesonboarding processeslocal employment lawsstate employment lawsfederal employment laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fully execute and lead key HR initiatives that support SES’s corporate vision; diagnose organizational challenges and implement effective action plans.
Partner with leadership to identify competency, knowledge, and talent gaps. Develop and execute targeted programs to build a robust talent pipeline for future business success.
Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leadership regarding company policies, values, compensation, and benefits, ensuring consistent policy interpretation.
Collaborate closely with the recruiting team to streamline hiring and onboarding processes.
Monitor and ensure all company activities and policies are strictly compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise across core HR pillars (employee relations, performance management, talent development, compensation, and benefits).
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent senior-level HR experience/certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR).
ADP Workforce Now experience is strictly required; practical experience working alongside or supporting Payroll functions.
Proven ability to understand business operations from both a high-level strategic perspective and a day-to-day tactical level.
Powerful and confident communication skills with a proven track record of effectively presenting to and influencing all levels of an organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A highly competitive salary and robust benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and an attractive equity/stock options program within our NYSE-listed company.
The opportunity to contribute directly to a meaningful scientific project—accelerating the global energy transition—with a clear and broad public impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative environment at the intersection of AI and material science, driving the next generation of battery technology.
Significant opportunities for professional growth and career development as you work alongside leading experts in AI, R&D, and engineering.
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary technologies are used to discover and deploy AI-enhanced battery solutions.