People Operations Specialist

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all. 

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.

Location

This position will be based in Charleston, SC. 

Summary of Role 

Palmetto is seeking a People Operations Specialist to join our in-office team in Charleston, South Carolina. This role primarily supports teammates across various stages of the employee lifecycle – including onboarding, day-to-day HR support, engagement, and offboarding – in close partnership with the People & Culture team. In addition, the People Operations Specialist will oversee the day-to-day operations of our Charleston office, which supports up to 50 on-site teammates. This role also plays a key part in enhancing teammate satisfaction and productivity through program development and coordination of events that engage teammates outside the Charleston metro area, including executive meetings and training sessions. As our People Operations Specialist, you will use your excellent communication, strong attention to detail, good judgment, and top-notch organizational skills to optimize on-site operations and foster a culture that promotes teammate growth and engagement. 

Strategic & Tactical

People & Culture (60%)

• Manage and respond to employee inquiries received through the People & Culture inbox, ensuring thoughtful, timely, and accurate communication while maintaining a high standard of service and support
• Facilitate onboarding activities, including new hire orientation, I-9 & E-Verify verification, tracking new hire compliance training completion, preparing workspaces, and conducting office tours; ensure new hires feel welcomed and integrated into the company culture
• Process employee changes in HRIS, including status changes, promotions, transfers, salary changes, and terminations
• Maintain personnel files and ensure Palmetto remains compliant with file maintenance
• Administer benefit enrollments, including reviewing new hire elections, processing qualifying life events, reconciling monthly benefit invoices, responding to employee benefit inquiries, and supporting Annual Open Enrollment activities
• Assist with Leave tracking and return-to-work planning
• Coordinate offboarding of team members, including collecting equipment (laptop, badge, p-cards) for office-based teammates, deactivation of accounts, preparing separation agreements, and conducting exit interviews as needed
• Escalate sensitive employee matters to HRBP and support internal personnel investigations
• Support on-site hiring activities, greeting candidates, escorting candidates to interview rooms, reserving rooms
• Support alignment and education around office and People & Culture policies and procedures
• Manage Labor Law Posters and online account to ensure compliance
• Other P&C projects or initiatives as requested

Teammate Experience (25%)

• Drive strategies to build engagement in the Charleston office through activities and programs aimed at enhancing teammate satisfaction and productivity
• Organize and coordinate culture and engagement activities including office events, celebrations, recognition programs etc. to build a sense of community and teamwork

• Plan and execute office events and meetings, such as executive meetings, trainings, and company off-sites, in partnership with Executive Assistants and other cross-functional partners

Office Management (15%)

• Oversee onsite services and logistics, ensuring office and kitchen supplies are stocked and equipment is in working order, coordinating with maintenance, food & beverage, cleaning, and other related services
• Manage administrative and corporate business systems such as FAX, business accounts, scanner maintenance support and distribution lists, and the employee exit process relative to the same systems
• Process and approve bills relating to business accounts
• Uphold security protocols and manage office access for employees and visitors. 
• Receive, sort, scan and distribute incoming mail and packages; support mailing requests from various departments
• Other administrative duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of proven experience in human resources, preferably in small companies (100-200 employees); 1+ year experience with office administration 
• High level of professionalism and discretion, especially when handling sensitive information
• Experience with office equipment and facilities management
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively multitask and prioritize
• Strong judgment; ability to act autonomously, take initiative, and know when to escalate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing events, activities, and programs that enhance office community and engagement
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with employees, and championing a culture of trust and transparency
• Highly collaborative and able to work effectively with leadership, Executive Assistants, People & Culture, and other stakeholders

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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