Senior HR Business Partner

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable longer range, faster charging and enhanced safety in electric vehicles to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future.

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join the Human Resources team and help our company scale, our managers to lead, and our people to grow. In this role, you will partner closely with operation leaders to advise, drive strategy, and influence them on topics involving people strategy, engagement and retention, talent development and coaching, organizational design and development to enable employees to do their best work for the Company. You will work with the HR People Programs team and act as the voice of the people to collectively identify needs and ensure successful deployment of new engagement and talent initiatives for an overall positive employee experience!
Job Responsibilities: - Partner with operational leaders to develop their talent strategy to support business growth while maintaining an engaging, respectful and lively work environment aligned with QuantumScape cultural values- Drive organizational design, workforce planning, leadership planning, talent management, performance management and skills assessment to enable the achievement of strategic objectives- Coach operational partners in career development, leadership and management practices- Assist in the development and implementation of people plans and solutions to achieve people initiatives and deliver results. Lead routine talent reviews, focused on leadership planning, employee growth and development and organizational health priorities. - Create a work environment where all employees can thrive and grow- Analyze business metrics including data on retention and employee experience and satisfaction in order to recommend systemic improvements- Provide support to leaders for the annual performance review, promotions, and job re-leveling situations- Support line managers and employees to address various employee relations concerns, fairly representing all interests- Align with the talent acquisition team to build systemic and scalable recruiting programs to create a sustainable pipeline of diversity and outstanding talent- Lead or contribute to various cross-team and/or cross-organizational HR projects
Educational and Technical Requirements include: - Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience + a minimum of 5 years of work experience- Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience as a HR business partner- Strategic demeanor, strong business insight, executive presence and ability to influencing capabilities- In depth knowledge of HR functional programs including Organizational Planning and Development, Leadership Review and Talent Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations, as well as Workforce Planning for specific business needs. - Strong analytical, planning, organizing, and adaptation skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills and can communicate well with Senior Operational Leaders- Strong Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications: - HR Experience in a manufacturing and R&D company- Coaching and/or Training Certification a plus


We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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