Scout Motors is looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager to build out our human resources function and support our employees' career growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will own employee relations end-to-end and drive consistency in performance management, hiring, and engagement.
What You'll Do
- Own employee relations matters end-to-end, from candidate hiring and new hire training to performance management.
- Organize and run annual and quarterly performance review cycles, including communications and completion tracking.
- Partner with leadership to improve consistency across pay scales and internal alignment on job titles and levels.
- Work with management to communicate performance improvement issues and develop constructive action plans.
- Develop and lead reporting to senior management on key hiring and performance metrics.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with candidates, ensuring efficient movement through the hiring process.
- Coordinate corporate insurance policy administration, including renewals and employee classification accuracy.
- Maintain all HR files and records, including offer letters and employment agreements.
- Serve as the primary owner and administrator for our employee platform (Gusto) for data accuracy and day-to-day HR operations.
- Coordinate payroll administration and resolve day-to-day payroll and tax-related issues.
- Own benefits administration, including plan documentation, open enrollment, and serving as the point of contact for employee questions.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive onboarding materials for a consistent new hire experience.
- Partner closely with Finance to maintain inputs for SG&A planning, including forecasted hiring and compensation.
- Serve as primary owner and administrator for our candidate tracking system (Greenhouse).
- Improve and maintain HR templates for offer letters, employment agreements, and equity-related agreements.
- Help maintain company culture and facilitate team connection through the planning of team-building events.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a business, sustainability, or related field.
- 7+ years of HR/People Ops experience with strong exposure to employee relations, compliance, and performance management.
- Demonstrated ability to run performance review cycles and build practical manager-facing processes.
- Experience owning HR systems and workflows (HRIS/payroll and ATS); comfort being the lead operator for all HR management functions.
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and documentation skills; ability to coach leaders through sensitive issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
- Highly organized with attention to detail, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, and creativity.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in the United States.
Nice to Have
- Preference for candidates based in the Boulder/Denver or New York areas.
Technical Stack
- Gusto
- Greenhouse
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the CEO in a dynamic, fast-paced, and creative start-up culture. Our team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring our projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Health care, dental, vision, and other health and wellness benefits.
- 401K with company matching.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position open to candidates in Boulder/Denver, New York City, or Boston.
Scout Motors is an equal opportunity employer.



