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Get Access To All JobsAre you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!
In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.
Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.
Role Description
This position, reporting to the SVP, People, is both a high-level strategic force and a hands-on operational leader, responsible for building and running Employee Relations as a new function at Form Energy. A successful individual in this role will define our ER strategy, frameworks, and infrastructure from the ground up, while personally carrying a significant, complex caseload from day one. This individual will be a player-coach: equally comfortable advising senior leaders on ER risk and precedent, and rolling up their sleeves to conduct sensitive investigations, coach managers through difficult conversations, and close out cases fairly and efficiently. They will be excited by the opportunity to build something durable in a fast-paced, evolving environment — creating the playbooks, policies, and systems that don't yet exist, while never losing sight of the people at the center of every case. This role will require working from our Weirton, WV Somerville, MA location at least 3 days per week. The role requires travel to all locations.
This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from one of our offices 4 days per week.
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
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Employee Relations Casework & Investigations: Own and manage a complex, high-volume caseload spanning the full spectrum of ER issues — including harassment, discrimination, misconduct, performance-related disputes, and interpersonal conflict. Conduct thorough, timely, and legally sound investigations, and drive cases to fair, well-documented resolution.
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ER Function Build-Out: Design and stand up Form Energy's ER function from the ground up — including intake processes, investigation methodology, case management tooling, escalation pathways, and documentation standards. Establish the frameworks, templates, and playbooks that will scale with the organization.
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Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and People Partners on ER strategy, risk, and precedent. Translate case patterns and trends into proactive recommendations that reduce risk and improve the employee experience before issues escalate.
-
Manager Coaching & Enablement: Equip people managers with the skills, judgment, and confidence to identify and address ER issues early — through training, real-time coaching, and clear guidance on when and how to escalate.
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Policy & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR policies and practices to ensure fair, consistent application across the company and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Partner with Legal on complex or high-risk matters.
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Data-Driven Insights: Build the reporting infrastructure to track case trends, cycle times, and outcomes. Use ER data and analytics to identify systemic risks, inform policy decisions, and report on the health of the function to senior leadership.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Partners, Legal, EHS, and other People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) — including Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards — to ensure ER guidance is embedded consistently across the employee lifecycle.
What you'll bring:
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8+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience, including direct ownership of complex investigations and casework
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Proven experience building or significantly scaling an ER function, program, or infrastructure from an early stage — a builder's mindset, with the ability to create new processes and tools from scratch
-
Deep knowledge of federal and [state] employment law, investigation methodology, and documentation standards
-
Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, high-stakes situations with empathy and objectivity
-
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders while also connecting authentically with employees at every level
-
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic program-building with a high-volume, hands-on caseload simultaneously
-
Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
-
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, People Partners, and business leaders
Form Factory 1:
Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.
#LI-Hybrid
Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
Compensation Range: $148,040 - $212,813
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!
In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.
Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.
Role Description
This position, reporting to the SVP, People, is both a high-level strategic force and a hands-on operational leader, responsible for building and running Employee Relations as a new function at Form Energy. A successful individual in this role will define our ER strategy, frameworks, and infrastructure from the ground up, while personally carrying a significant, complex caseload from day one. This individual will be a player-coach: equally comfortable advising senior leaders on ER risk and precedent, and rolling up their sleeves to conduct sensitive investigations, coach managers through difficult conversations, and close out cases fairly and efficiently. They will be excited by the opportunity to build something durable in a fast-paced, evolving environment — creating the playbooks, policies, and systems that don't yet exist, while never losing sight of the people at the center of every case. This role will require working from our Weirton, WV Somerville, MA location at least 3 days per week. The role requires travel to all locations.
This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from one of our offices 4 days per week.
Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
-
Employee Relations Casework & Investigations: Own and manage a complex, high-volume caseload spanning the full spectrum of ER issues — including harassment, discrimination, misconduct, performance-related disputes, and interpersonal conflict. Conduct thorough, timely, and legally sound investigations, and drive cases to fair, well-documented resolution.
-
ER Function Build-Out: Design and stand up Form Energy's ER function from the ground up — including intake processes, investigation methodology, case management tooling, escalation pathways, and documentation standards. Establish the frameworks, templates, and playbooks that will scale with the organization.
-
Strategic Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders and People Partners on ER strategy, risk, and precedent. Translate case patterns and trends into proactive recommendations that reduce risk and improve the employee experience before issues escalate.
-
Manager Coaching & Enablement: Equip people managers with the skills, judgment, and confidence to identify and address ER issues early — through training, real-time coaching, and clear guidance on when and how to escalate.
-
Policy & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HR policies and practices to ensure fair, consistent application across the company and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. Partner with Legal on complex or high-risk matters.
-
Data-Driven Insights: Build the reporting infrastructure to track case trends, cycle times, and outcomes. Use ER data and analytics to identify systemic risks, inform policy decisions, and report on the health of the function to senior leadership.
-
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with People Partners, Legal, EHS, and other People Team Centers of Excellence (COEs) — including Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards — to ensure ER guidance is embedded consistently across the employee lifecycle.
What you'll bring:
-
8+ years of progressive Employee Relations experience, including direct ownership of complex investigations and casework
-
Proven experience building or significantly scaling an ER function, program, or infrastructure from an early stage — a builder's mindset, with the ability to create new processes and tools from scratch
-
Deep knowledge of federal and [state] employment law, investigation methodology, and documentation standards
-
Strong judgment and discretion in handling sensitive, high-stakes situations with empathy and objectivity
-
Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders while also connecting authentically with employees at every level
-
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic program-building with a high-volume, hands-on caseload simultaneously
-
Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
-
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Legal, People Partners, and business leaders
Form Factory 1:
Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.
#LI-Hybrid
Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
Compensation Range: $148,040 - $212,813
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Employee Relations Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with Employee Relations work. A general business degree may trigger an RFE. HR management, labor relations, industrial-organizational psychology, or employment law degrees provide the strongest specialty occupation foundation.
Check LCA filings for HR leadership roles
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications under SOC code 11-3121 for Human Resources Managers. This tells you which companies have actual H-1B sponsorship history for roles matching yours, not just corporate willingness to sponsor in theory.
Target employers with union or compliance complexity
Large unionized manufacturers, hospital systems, and federal contractors routinely sponsor Employee Relations Managers because the role demands specialized expertise they can't easily hire domestically. These employers also tend to have established immigration counsel already handling H-1B filings.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Employee Relations Manager roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history for this specific occupation. You'll see real sponsorship patterns, not self-reported claims from employer career pages.
Clarify prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the role's location and wage level. Level I and II designations are common for early-career HR roles but may not reflect senior ER responsibilities. Confirm the wage level in the LCA matches your actual duties before signing.
Ask about I-129 filing timing at the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed during the April filing window for an October 1 start. If you're already in valid status, a change of status filing has different timing constraints. Clarify whether your employer's immigration counsel has handled ER Manager petitions before, since USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for HR roles.
H-1B Visa Employee Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Employee Relations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as human resources, labor relations, or industrial-organizational psychology. USCIS evaluates each petition on its own merits, so a well-drafted job description that ties degree requirements to specific ER duties, such as managing grievance procedures or interpreting collective bargaining agreements, strengthens the specialty occupation argument.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Employee Relations Managers?
Healthcare systems, large manufacturers with unionized workforces, federal contractors, and universities file LCAs for Employee Relations Managers with notable regularity. These sectors need specialized ER expertise for NLRA compliance, grievance arbitration, and workforce investigations. You can identify employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate by filtering for the HR Managers SOC code.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Employee Relations Manager role changes significantly?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer once your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. A significant change in duties, such as moving from individual contributor ER work to an executive HR leadership role, may require a new H-1B petition rather than a straight transfer.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer's immigration counsel will need your official academic transcripts, degree certificates, and a credential evaluation if your degree was issued outside the U.S. For Employee Relations roles, also gather documentation of any specialized certifications such as SHRM-CP or PHR, employment verification letters for prior ER positions, and any published work or professional memberships that reinforce the specialty occupation claim.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Employee Relations Manager H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must certify through an LCA that your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for the Employee Relations Manager role in your work location. Wage levels range from Level I through Level IV based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage for your metro area and confirm your offer reflects the right level for your actual duties.