The Nuclear Company

SVP, Human Resources

Washington, DC

Sponsorship not specified$283k-$300kDetected 9 days ago

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About the role

The Senior Vice President of Human Resources is a critical member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for architecting and executing a people strategy that fuels The Nuclear Company's growth.

Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO and executive team on all matters related to people, organization design, and culture.
Partner with executives on compensation, succession planning, and workforce risk.
Create programming that connects employees to The Nuclear Company's mission in the energy transition, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging.
Build scalable leadership development programs that grow The Nuclear Company's next generation of managers and executives.
Own performance management design and execution, ensuring the system drives growth conversations rather than compliance exercises.
Design career pathing and internal mobility frameworks that improve retention and cross-functional collaboration.
Partner with functional leaders to identify organizational design needs and lead restructuring efforts as the business evolves.
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors.
Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.
We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical mindset
comfortable using people data to inform strategy and measure impact.
Bachelor's degree required
advanced degree (MBA, MA in Organizational Psychology, or related field) preferred.

own the annual engagement survey process and translate insights into meaningful action plans.
Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $283,000 - $300,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Medical, dental, vision plans
Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Develop and maintain competitive, equitable compensation and benefits programs benchmarked against both tech and energy industry peers.
Oversee equity plan administration, working closely with Legal and Finance to manage option grants, refreshes, and vesting through growth and potential liquidity events.
Deep expertise across the full HR lifecycle: talent acquisition, total rewards, organizational development, employee relations, and HR technology.

Our values- Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity -guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day.
TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

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