HR Operations Program Manager at Redwood Materials

Reno, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HR Operations, Program Management, Workday, Process Improvement, Leaves of Absence, Accommodations, Workers’ Compensation, Performance Reviews, SOPs, Onboarding, Ticketing System, FMLA, ADA, Immigration Compliance, Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management

Industry

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing

Description

About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. HR Operations Program Manager We are seeking an HR Operations Program Manager to drive critical People Team programs and operational efficiencies across the HR function at Redwood Materials. This role focuses on building scalable, technology-enabled processes that align with the company’s growth and increasing organizational maturity. Partnering closely with HR, HRIS, Total Rewards, and Recruiting teams, the Program Manager will leverage platforms such as Workday to automate workflows, streamline operations, and enable teams to focus on higher-impact, strategic work. This role will own and continuously improve core HR programs, including Leaves of Absence, Accommodations, Workers’ Compensation, and Annual Performance Reviews. Key priorities include reviewing and stabilizing HR business processes, developing clear leaves guidelines and SOPs, revamping the employee and manager onboarding experience, and enhancing the HR ticketing system to improve service delivery and operational efficiency. Responsibilities will include: Lead administration of all leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, parental leave, disability, and company-sponsored leave policies. Lead administration of Worker’s Compensation program. Support employment-based immigration programs (e.g., H-1B, PERM, green card sponsorships, and internal transfers). Build scalable processes and documentation for all assigned programs. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR/People teams and other departments (e.g., IT, Finance) to ensure successful program implementation and adoption Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries, escalating issues and roadblocks as necessary to ensure projects are delivered All other duties as assigned Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources or field of study relevant to the job. 6+ years of relevant work experience, Knowledge of HR and/or project management. 3+ years of experience managing LOAs or building leaves/worker’s compensation processes. Experience in California, Nevada, and South Carolina preferred. Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, and immigration compliance requirements. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Deep proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management tools (Smartsheet, PowerPoint, etc.) and HCM, Workday preferred. People-first mindset with a focus on automation. Experience with project management execution; managing complex, cross-functional projects. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform essential job functions in compliance with ADA, FMLA, and other relevant federal, state, and local regulations Ability to lift and carry up to 10lbs. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively on the telephone, including listening and speaking Working Conditions: Office setting, manufacturing floor Occasional exposure to noise Required to extended hours as needed 10% of the time, occasional travel, or frequent travel for meetings, site visits, or events The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for driving critical People Team programs and operational efficiencies across the HR function by building scalable, technology-enabled processes, focusing on areas like Leaves of Absence, Accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation. Key duties include leading the administration of all leave programs and the Worker’s Compensation program, and building scalable processes and documentation for assigned programs.