Human Resources Manager

Coreshell's metallurgical Silicon anode technology delivers high capacity, fast-charging, and superior safety. Our low-cost liquid-phase nano-coating addresses critical electrode-surface degradation issues and enables batteries with a Silicon-dominant anode that have higher energy density, superior intrinsic thermal safety, and significantly lower cost/kWh compared to current LIBs. Our Si anode material is lower cost than graphite and 100% domestically sourced. We strive to transform the global automotive market by enabling low-cost and long-range EVs as a first step towards net-zero sustainability.

Position: We are looking for an Human Resources Manager to lead people systems that grow with Coreshell, help shape culture and ensure our people are as world-class as our technology. The scope for this role is wide and this individual will act as a resource for managers from finding the top tier talent Coreshell needs to navigating performance conversations in addition to rolling out new HR systems and tools to improve efficiency. 

• Lead people operations: performance management, compliance, employee relations — you ensure fairness, clarity, and speed.
• Partner with leadership to design people programs aligned with our mission: recruiting strategy, workforce planning, and retention.
• Build and manage recruiting pipelines for technical, manufacturing, operations, and support roles with exceptional candidate experience.
• Develop compensation, benefits, and rewards that balance cost, competitiveness, and sustainability.
• Create or scale learning & development programs — upskill teams, build leadership from within.
• Track key people metrics (turnover, hiring velocity, engagement, diversity, etc.) and use them to inform strategy.
• Coordinate benefit renewals and lead company-wide communications (e.g., all-hands, email campaigns, FAQs).
• Maintain employee handbooks and employee policies.
• Optimize HR systems, tools, and workflows.

Required Experience and Skills:

• 5-7 years of HR / People Ops experience; at least 2 years in a leadership/manager role.
• Demonstrated ability to build HR programs from scratch or significantly scale them.
• Comfort in both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Strong sense of urgency, problem-solving mindset, bias toward action.
• Alignment with sustainability, electrification, and mission driven culture.

Benefits & Location: San Leandro, CA. Full-time, In-office 5 days a week. Salary range of $135,000 – $165,000. Salary and equity options depend on experience. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, vision, healthcare, and 401(k) match. Applications will be screened as received.