HR Business Partner

Redwood Materials, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm focused on sustainability is seeking an HR Business Partner to drive HR strategies that align with their mission. This role involves collaborating with leadership to enhance organizational development and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR best practices and a data-driven approach to decision-making. You will play a key role in fostering a thriving workplace culture while ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies. This is a full-time opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in the clean energy sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on workforce planning and talent management.
• Support employee relations and promote a positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR Best Practices

Data-Driven Decision Making

Employee Engagement

Organizational Development

Interpersonal Communication

Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

HR Certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)

Tools

HRIS Systems

Data Analytics Tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau)

Job description

About Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.

HR Business Partner

As an HR Business Partner at Redwood Materials, you will play a critical role in driving HR strategies that align with the company's mission to create a sustainable future through advanced recycling technologies. Partnering closely with leadership and cross-functional teams, you will provide guidance, foster organizational development, and enhance employee engagement across the company. This role requires a strong understanding of HR best practices, a data-driven approach to decision-making, and a passion for building a thriving organizational culture.

Responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management strategies to achieve business goals.
• Support employee relations matters, conducting investigations and providing recommendations for resolution.
• Act as a mediator and advocate to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Develop and present HR analytics, dashboards, and reports to provide insights into workforce trends and support data-driven decision-making.
• Implement and optimize scalable HR processes and initiatives that improve efficiency, drive employee engagement, and align with best practices.
• Partner with leaders to support change initiatives, providing tools and resources to ensure successful adoption across the organization.
• Assist in delivering programs to enhance leadership capabilities, foster professional growth, and support succession planning for critical roles.
• Ensure all HR activities comply with relevant labor laws, company policies, and best practices.
• Identify and help mitigate organizational risks.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, including experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is desirable.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau), and reporting platforms.
• Ability to derive actionable insights from data sets.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively partner with leaders and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate challenges with sound judgment, critical thinking, and creative solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism, discretion, and ethical integrity.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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