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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 Specialist
Verify your degree field matches USCIS requirements
USCIS scrutinizes Employee Relations roles because some officers question whether the position always requires a specific bachelor's degree. Document that your HR, labor relations, or industrial relations degree directly supports the specialty occupation claim before applying.
Target employers with HR department critical mass
Companies large enough to have a dedicated Employee Relations function are far more likely to sponsor H-1B petitions than small businesses. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in HR-related job categories.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting an offer
Run the offered title and location through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the employer's posted wage meets at least Level 1 DOL prevailing wage. A wage below the certified level will cause the LCA to fail before your petition is even filed.
Ask about union environment implications during interviews
Employee Relations roles at unionized employers can complicate H-1B petitions if USCIS questions whether the position requires a degree versus union experience. Clarify the role's scope and get it reflected accurately in the job description your employer submits.
File for premium processing if your offer has a start date
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months, creating risk if your employer needs you in the role by a specific date. USCIS offers premium processing that targets a 15-business-day adjudication window, giving both you and your employer a firmer timeline.
Register for the lottery before building your document package
USCIS runs H-1B registration each March, and selection happens before any petition is filed. Confirm your employer is enrolled in the USCIS online account system and has submitted your registration before spending time on the full I-129 petition package.
H-1B Visa Employee Relations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Employee Relations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, labor relations, industrial relations, or a closely related field. USCIS applies a four-factor test, and roles where a general business degree or unrelated education would be accepted can face requests for evidence. Your employer's job description needs to reflect degree-specific requirements tied to the actual duties.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Employee Relations Specialists?
Large corporations, healthcare systems, universities, and government contractors with established HR departments are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and HR infrastructure that makes the LCA and petition process routine. You can browse verified employers with H-1B LCA filing history in this role category directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Employee Relations role mid-year without re-entering the lottery?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you move to a same or similar occupational classification after your petition has been approved and you've worked for the sponsoring employer. Employee Relations roles generally share the same SOC code, so a transfer petition filed by the new employer before your current status expires keeps you in lawful status throughout.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Employee Relations Specialist job offers?
Your employer must certify through DOL that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your specific title, level, and geographic location. The OFLC Wage Search tool defines four wage levels based on experience and supervision. If the offer is below the certified level for your location, the LCA won't be approved and the H-1B petition can't proceed, regardless of your qualifications.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer has a reduction in force while I'm in the role?
If your employer terminates your position, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends to maintain your status. Proactively reaching out to employers with active H-1B filing history reduces the time it takes to find a qualifying opportunity.