HRBP

The Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic business partner to the Changzhou manufacturing base leadership team, aligning human resources strategies with the rapid scaling of our gigawatt-level energy storage manufacturing facility. You will drive organizational design, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and culture building, supporting cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations.

This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing operations in the battery or clean energy sector, hands-on HRBP experience in a high-growth environment, and solid capabilities in driving HR initiatives from zero to one. You will closely collaborate with global HR at headquarters and local management to build an agile, high-performing, and compliant organization in Changzhou, with fluent oral and written English required for global communication.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Organizational Design

• Deeply understand the Changzhou base's business strategy, capacity ramp-up targets, and operational priorities; align HR solutions directly with manufacturing roadmap and talent demands.
• Lead organizational structure optimization, job architecture definition, and headcount planning to ensure efficient cross-departmental workflows and clear accountability.
• Facilitate change management during capacity expansion and organizational iterations, driving organizational agility and operational efficiency.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Partner with TA team and department leaders to define talent profiles, build hiring pipelines, and execute talent acquisition plans for key technical, engineering, and management roles in Changzhou.
• Develop tailored workforce planning strategies balancing full-time technical experts, blue-collar operators, and external contractor resources during factory scaling.
•  Oversee onboarding, orientation, and probation evaluation processes to ensure smooth talent integration and early retention.

Performance Management & Compensation

• Drive the end-to-end performance management lifecycle (OKR/KPI setting, mid-year/annual reviews, performance coaching) tailored for manufacturing and R&D functions.
• Partner with global C&B team to implement localized, market-competitive compensation frameworks, incentive schemes, and retention plans for critical talents.
• Leverage performance insights to identify talent gaps, high-potential employees, and performance improvement opportunities.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Identify capability gaps across teams; design and implement structured training and leadership development programs for frontline supervisors and technical leads.
• Establish key position succession plans and talent pipelines to support business continuity during multi-phase facility expansions.
• Promote knowledge sharing and technical skill matrix evaluations on the manufacturing floor.

Employee Relations & Labor Compliance

• Build a transparent, positive, and mission-driven workplace culture aligned with EnerVenue's global values.
• Manage labor compliance, employee grievances, and dispute resolution in strict accordance with Chinese labor laws, local regulations, and corporate EHS standards.
• Conduct regular stay interviews and employee engagement surveys, formulating proactive action plans to lower unwanted turnover.

Global HR Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the key liaison between China business operations and US Headquarters HR; ensure local execution complies with global HR policies while adapting to local context.
• Prepare bilingual HR metrics reports, participate in global HR alignment meetings, and drive global talent/HR projects in China.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, EHS, Administration, and Operations teams to ensure seamless factory site support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 6 years of HR experience with at least 3–4 years as a dedicated HRBP in high-tech manufacturing, new energy, energy storage, or semiconductor sectors.
• Solid hands-on experience in building HR processes or participating in the zero-to-one ramp-up phase of a manufacturing plant.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR modules, with strength in talent acquisition, performance management, organizational structure design, and employee relations.
• Proficient in Chinese Labor Law, local labor regulations in Jiangsu/Changzhou, and compliance standards for manufacturing operations.
• Fluent oral and written English for daily seamless communication with US corporate HR and executive teams; capable of hosting bilingual meetings and drafting English reports.
• Professional Mandarin for internal team management and employee communications.
• Based in Changzhou, Jiangsu or willing to relocate to Changzhou manufacturing base on a long-term basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct HRBP experience in Tier-1 lithium-ion battery, BESS, or advanced hardware manufacturing companies during a rapid capacity ramp-up stage.
• Working experience in multinational greenfield plant construction or cross-border tech joint ventures in China.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to converse fluently with manufacturing engineers and R&D lead on operational topics.
• Strategic thinking combined with a high degree of willingness to execute hands-on daily HR operational tasks.

What EnerVenue Offers

• Unique Platform: Unique opportunity to participate in building a standardized HR and organizational system for a revolutionary metal-hydrogen battery manufacturing base from scratch, deeply engaging in the company's gigawatt expansion strategy.
• Global Exposure: Direct collaboration with corporate headquarters in Silicon Valley, offering global vision and cross-cultural leadership growth.
• Competitive Package: Highly competitive compensation package including annual base salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
• Impact & Authority: Clear career progression channel with decision-making authority over local HRBP practices and organizational initiatives.
• Full Benefits: Five insurances and housing fund, annual health checkups, paid annual leave, and holiday benefits.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Purpose-driven platform dedicated to long-cycle, inherently safe non-lithium energy storage technology, backed by strong Series B capital.