Human Resources Associate

About ESA

ESA is a leading solar and energy storage development platform advancing America's energy independence and national security. With more than a decade of experience and over 8 GW of successfully transacted projects, ESA delivers commercial, community, and utility-scale solar and storage solutions across 34 states. As an independently owned company, we have the flexibility to take bold steps, developing high-impact, large-scale infrastructure projects that support decarbonization, reduce energy costs, and drive economic growth in local communities.

Our team is made up of innovators, problem solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about building a better energy future. We believe our employees are the foundation of our success, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and rewarding workplace. From flexible schedules to industry-leading benefits, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Associate plays a key role in supporting core HR operations and delivering a positive employee experience across the organization. This position ensures compliance with employment regulations by maintaining accurate records, assisting with payroll and benefits administration, and supporting the consistent application of HR policies and procedures. The Human Resources Associate helps drive talent initiatives by coordinating recruitment logistics, onboarding processes, and learning and development efforts. Additionally, the role contributes to employee engagement and culture-building initiatives, supports special Human Resources projects, and helps monitor and improve organizational practices through data collection and analysis. This is a hands-on, collaborative role ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about building strong workplace foundations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the position are, but not limited to:

Human Resources Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in accordance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Support payroll and benefits administration by tracking updates, auditing data, preparing reports, and escalating employee inquiries as needed.
• Perform data entry and maintain information across HR portals and systems to ensure regulatory compliance and timely processing.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of HR documents, forms, and policies that support consistent and compliant business practices.
  

Talent Experience & Development

• Support job postings, candidate communication, interview scheduling, and onboarding logistics to ensure a positive hiring and new hire experience.
• Coordinate onboarding processes including first-day scheduling, 30/60/90-day check-ins, orientation materials, and collaboration with IT for equipment setup.
• Assist in organizing employee training records, assigning learning materials, and supporting SOP rollout and tracking.
• Help maintain and improve career development resources, including training guides, L&D materials, and internal performance tools.
  

People Support & Special Projects

• Participate in employee engagement efforts, recognition programs, and culture initiatives by supporting communication, logistics, and follow-up actions.
• Collect and compile data from employee surveys and morale tracking tools to support ongoing culture and engagement improvements.
• Contribute to HR special projects such as compliance reporting, compensation audits, workers' compensation audits, and culture events.
• Stay informed on relevant employment laws and HR best practices to support the HR team and provide accurate guidance when needed.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• A degree at an accredited college/university in the subject of Human Resources or related field (such as Business Administration or Organizational Management, etc.), or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other programs and systems to support administrative duties is desired.
• Organized, strong discretion, and ethics, as this role will be exposed to matters and data that require maintaining the highest level of confidentiality.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

3 Weeks Paid Time Off

14 Paid Holidays + Holiday Corporate Closure

1 self-designated holiday for the observance of an ethnic, religious, or personal commemoration

1 birthday-holiday for the observance and celebration of the employee's birthday

2 Community Service Days

National Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Plans

Company Provided Life Insurance Plan

401(k) with Company Matching Plan

Reimbursement of Training and Continuing Education

Pet Care Reimbursement for Company Travel

Employee Recognition and Rewards Program

Employee Discount Program

ESA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, ESA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.