Director, HR Business Partner & Talent Management

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by JB Straubel, co-founder and former CTO of Tesla, on a simple but radical idea: the critical minerals powering the energy transition already exist. They just need to come back. Today Redwood is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America — recovering, refining, and redeploying critical minerals from end-of-life batteries back into the supply chain. On the energy side, Redwood has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world, delivering power to AI data centers in months rather than years using proprietary energy architecture engineered entirely in-house. The company is profitable, the market it operates in is projected to grow 20 to 50 times over the next decade, and Redwood is the only company with the supply chain, the technology, and the operational scale to lead it.

At Redwood, we are building the foundation for a more sustainable future. As we continue to scale, we are seeking a strategic, hands-on HR leader who thrives at the intersection of business strategy, organizational effectiveness, talent development, and operational execution.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role serves as the primary HR Business Partner to our Chief Operating Officer and Chief Commercial Officer and their leadership teams. This leader will help shape the people, organization, and talent strategies that enable Redwood's manufacturing, operations, supply chain, commercial, and business development organizations to scale effectively.

The Director will oversee HR Business Partner support for our manufacturing operations, lead a small team of HR Business Partners, and partner closely with a peer Director HRBP supporting our technology and corporate functions. Together, these leaders will help build the talent infrastructure required for Redwood's next phase of growth.

Success in this role requires the ability to move seamlessly between frontline realities and enterprise strategy, influencing executive decisions while maintaining a deep understanding of employee and operational needs. We are looking for a builder who is energized by creating scalable programs, processes, and capabilities from the ground up while remaining willing to roll up their sleeves and drive execution.

• Serve as the strategic People partner to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and their leadership teams, helping shape organizational strategy, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and talent priorities.

• Partner directly with executives and senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives and support organizational growth, performance, and workforce effectiveness.

• Act as a trusted advisor and coach, providing guidance on organizational design, leadership development, succession planning, change management, employee relations, and team effectiveness.

• Lead and develop a small team of HR Business Partners supporting our Nevada and South Carolina manufacturing facilities and partner closely with the HR leader supporting our Germany manufacturing operations. Together, ensure consistent people practices, talent strategies, and leadership support across Redwood's manufacturing footprint while balancing local business and regulatory needs.

• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, from executive leaders to frontline employees, ensuring people strategies remain grounded in operational realities.

• Partner with leaders to assess organizational