Redwood Materials · 15 hours ago
Director of Recruiting
McCarran, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expRedwood Materials is localizing a global battery supply chain focused on recovery, reuse, and recycling. The Director of Recruiting will architect and execute long-term talent acquisition strategies to support sustainable growth across various sectors including energy and manufacturing.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryElectric VehicleRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Partner with executive leadership and business unit heads to develop multi-year workforce strategies aligned to business roadmap, capital deployment, and market expansion plans
Conduct labor market intelligence and talent landscape analysis to inform build vs. buy decisions, compensation strategy, and geographic expansion
Advise leadership on organizational design, role architecture, and team composition to optimize current and future business needs
Lead talent risk assessments and succession planning efforts for critical roles and high-growth functions
Design and execute enterprise-wide talent acquisition strategies that position Redwood as an employer of choice in sustainability, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing
Build strategic employer branding initiatives and employee value proposition to differentiate Redwood into competitive talent markets
Develop talent pipeline strategies for emerging roles, scarce skill sets, and future capability requirements
Create talent acquisition forecasting models to anticipate hiring needs 12-24 months in advance
Lead end-to-end recruiting for executive, technical, operational, and leadership roles with a focus on quality, diversity, and cultural alignment
Establish talent assessment frameworks and competency models to ensure hiring decisions drive business performance
Partner with leaders to define role requirements that balance immediate needs with strategic capability building
Build, lead, and scale a high-performing recruiting team capable of supporting rapid growth and organizational transformation
Develop recruiting talent through coaching, capability frameworks, and strategic exposure to business priorities
Foster a culture of data-driven decision making, accountability, and continuous improvement
Establish recruiting metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting that provide predictive insights into talent pipeline health, market trends, and hiring risks
Drive data integrity across recruiting systems and leverage analytics to optimize conversion rates, time-to-fill, and quality of hire
Lead quarterly business reviews with leadership on talent acquisition performance, market conditions, and strategic recommendations
Develop strategic partnerships with executive search firms, universities, industry associations, and talent networks to access specialized talent pools
Design governance models for external recruiting partners that balance cost efficiency with quality and strategic value
Build relationships with industry leaders and talent communities to strengthen Redwood's market presence
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive talent acquisition leadership with demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning and executive advising
Proven track record building and scaling recruiting functions during hypergrowth, transformation, or organizational redesign
Strategic business acumen with ability to translate business strategy into talent strategy and hiring roadmaps
Experience conducting labor market analysis, competitive intelligence, and talent landscape assessments
Deep expertise recruiting for technical, operational, and executive roles in complex, matrixed organizations (manufacturing, energy, construction, or engineering preferred)
Strong executive presence with ability to influence and advise C-suite leaders on talent risks, organizational design, and capability gaps
Demonstrated ability to build employer brands and employee value propositions that attract top-tier, mission-aligned talent
Advanced data fluency with experience using analytics to drive strategic decisions and business outcomes
Experience with modern ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workday) and talent intelligence tools
Exceptional leadership skills including talent development, performance management, and building high-performing teams
Passion for sustainability, clean energy, and creating meaningful impact on climate change
Company
Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is a battery recycling startup that makes electric vehicles and sustainable materials for circular supply chains.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.17BKey Investors
Eclipse VenturesUS Department of EnergyT. Rowe Price
2025-10-23Series E· $350M
2023-08-29Series D· $1B
2023-02-09Debt Financing· $2B
Leadership Team
JB Straubel
founder, CEO
Colin Campbell
Chief Technology Officer
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