People Partner

Are you ready to help build a brighter, cleaner tomorrow?

At Akaysha Energy, we’re building big, fast, and with purpose. Since 2021, we’ve grown to over 150 people across four countries, and we’re proud to lead the energy transition with mega-scale battery storage solutions that we design, build, own and operate.

Backed by BlackRock, we’re a portfolio company under Global Infrastructure Partners working to make clean, reliable energy accessible around the world. But what we are really building is a better future for everyone we share the planet with.

We’re looking for a People Partner to lead the charge on all things people and workplace across our US locations. Based in Portland, Oregon, this is a full-time, hybrid role working 3-4 days a week from our Portland office, with occasional travel to Houston and Australia.

You’ll be the go-to person for our US team, partnering closely with managers and collaborating with our global People, Safety, and Workplace Experience teams. Reporting to the General Manager, People (based in Melbourne, Australia), you’ll ensure we deliver a consistent, inclusive, and engaging employee experience while tailoring initiatives to reflect the unique needs of our US crew.

What you’ll be doing

People Partnering & Operations

• Coach and support US-based managers on team performance, development planning, and workplace dynamics.
• Work with the global People team to localize and roll out policies, frameworks, and initiatives.
• Support hiring managers with job descriptions, interview processes, and onboarding.
• Maintain the US employee handbook and ensure policies are relevant and up to date.
• Manage our US Professional Employer Organisation (PEO), including payroll coordination and employee lifecycle changes via Sequoia.
• Lead the annual US benefits review process in partnership with global stakeholders.
• Contribute to local employee engagement strategies and support learning initiatives from our global L&OD team.

Workplace Experience

• Ensure our Portland and Houston offices are welcoming, functional, and reflect our culture.
• Own day-to-day workplace operations, from supplies to deliveries to facilities coordination.
• Partner with the global Workplace Experience Manager on office moves and fit-outs.
• Plan and coordinate local social events and virtual gatherings for our US team.

What you'll bring

• Experience coaching people managers, preferably in a distributed or fast-growing environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills — you're self-driven and detail-oriented.
• A practical, proactive mindset and a love for solving problems before they arise.
• Confidence working across time zones and collaborating with global teams.
• Passion for fostering inclusive, people-first workspaces where everyone feels supported and connected.

If you’re energised by variety, excited to help shape the employee experience, and ready to make a real impact for our US teams, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe diverse teams build better solutions for the planet and its people. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work, no matter their background, identity, or lived experience.

Be part of today’s most tomorrow company. Apply now.