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Redwood Materials, founded in 2017 by JB Straubel (Tesla co-founder and former CTO), is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America and has deployed the largest second-life battery project in the world. The company is profitable and operates in a market projected to grow 20–50x over the next decade.
You will lead the Total Rewards and People Analytics function, reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. This is a strategic, highly visible role with regular exposure to executive leadership and the Board's Compensation Committee.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute total rewards and people analytics strategy in partnership with the CPO, executive team, and business leaders
- Design and administer compensation programs: job architecture, market benchmarking, salary structures, pay equity analysis, incentive design, and annual planning
- Lead executive compensation analyses and recommendations, working closely with the CPO, Finance, and Legal
- Own equity compensation program governance, grant administration, vesting, employee communications, and executive equity matters
- Prepare board-ready compensation and people materials for the Board and Compensation Committee
- Build and lead the People Analytics function: reporting, dashboards, data governance, workforce metrics, and executive insights
- Oversee benefits strategy and administration: health, retirement, wellness, vendor management, contract negotiations
- Partner with HRIS, IT, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and People team leaders on operational soundness, compliance, and scalability
- Lead and develop a team of Total Rewards and People Analytics professionals
The role is based in Reno, NV or San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model requiring at least three days per week on-site.
**Requirements:**
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading compensation, total rewards, people analytics, or related HR functions in complex, high-growth environments
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, executive compensation, incentive design, equity compensation, market benchmarking, and salary administration
- Experience partnering with Boards of Directors and Compensation Committees, including preparation of executive compensation analyses and board materials
- Strong understanding of benefits design, retirement plans, wellness programs, vendor management, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Experience leading or building a people analytics function, including data governance, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and executive-level workforce insights
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations and actionable business decisions
- Experience working across HRIS, payroll, compensation, and workforce data platforms
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and operate effectively in highly visible, executive-facing environments
- Proven success balancing strategic thinking with operational execution
- Passion for sustainability and advancing Redwood Materials' mission
