Who we are:

NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Fun, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

Role summary:

This person will report directly to the Interim Director, Human Resources and will work FULLY ONSITE at our two Chattanooga, TN locations. In the role of HR Business Partner, you will be joining a world-class HR team that is providing strategic guidance to the leadership team as well as supporting the team members in the day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Working as a trusted partner and advisor providing thought leadership to the organization.
• Serving as a change agent to ensure the culture continues to grow into an open, progressive environment actively engaging with team members.
• Supporting hiring and site expansion efforts; driving workforce planning, succession planning, mitigating retention risks, anticipating changes that might impact the workplace, and developing plans to support the business.
• Supporting implementing strategies to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
• Supporting the total rewards efforts in developing progressive recognition and compensation and benefits programs which align the needs of the business.
• Enhancing programs to help onboard/assimilate new hires, develop skills, re-deploy skills, and enhance leadership skills.
• Partnering with the organization on performance management processes and practices to help drive development, engagement, and productivity.
• Managing employee relations and conflict resolution by conducting investigations as needed, managing conflict of low performance, and assisting the line managers with disciplinary or corrective action plans.
• Developing and/or enhancing policies and procedures that will improve the Company's overall operation and effectiveness.
• Partner with internal legal counsel to ensure we remain legal and regulatory compliance in all employment-related aspects of the organization.
• Managing one to two direct reports.
• Travel between the different facilities in Chattanooga.
• Other duties as assigned.

You are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business, or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years’ progressive experience in human resources resolving employee relations issues in a high speed, high growth environment, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of people management experience.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines including employee relations, performance management guidance, change management, complaint resolutions, onboarding/offboarding, providing HR policy guidance and interpretation, workforce & succession planning, compliance, talent acquisition, total rewards, learning & development, diversity, equity, & inclusion, and leading multiple projects and priorities of large scale.
• Well organized and invested in the details.
• Able to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Resourceful when it comes to solving problems.
• Passionate about creating a great culture.
• Passionate about continuous improvement.
• A critical thinker able to manage complex information.
• Relentless in pursuit of customer satisfaction.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• An effective communicator.

Extra awesome if you also have:

• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce HRIS.
• Experience with employee mobility/visa requests.
• Experience with Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or Recruitment(highly desired).

One dream. One team. One NOVONIX.

Learn more:

Check us out at www.novonixgroup.com

Diversity statement:

At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.

NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.