Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Manager, People Operations
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $171K/yr
10+ years expSila is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Senior Manager, People Operations will oversee the People Operations Team, ensuring compliance and effective administration of core people programs while acting as a critical point of contact for employee inquiries.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Create, plan, and implement the People Operations strategy to support business needs, focusing on operational excellence and streamlined HR procedures
Manage the full scope of employee benefits, leave of absence (LOA), workers' compensation, and US immigration programs, ensuring effective administration and compliance
Support performance management, and compliance programs, including conducting policy reviews and overseeing mandatory training documentation
Handle all initial employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, acting as a critical first point of contact for the People Team
Hire, coach, and support talent through consistent feedback, navigation of challenges, and celebration of wins
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in People Operations or as an HR Generalist, with at least 5 years of direct supervisory or management experience
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws (including California and Washington), and experience developing clear, effective People policies and employee handbooks
Strong expertise in managing complex People Operations programs, including employee benefits, leave administration (LOA), workers' compensation, and US immigration
Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS and ATS systems like ADP WorkforceNow and Greenhouse, or the ability to quickly learn new software
Exceptional organizational, conflict resolution, and written/verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Benefits
Benefits
Perks
Equity
Bonuses
Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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