Director of HR Business Partner

Join Harbinger, a fast-paced startup in the commercial EV industry, as the Director of HR Business Partner. In this critical role, you will be responsible for scaling our HRBP function, acting as the strategic bridge between business objectives and our people. You will collaborate closely with People Ops and Recruiting to ensure a seamless employee experience, solve business-critical issues, and influence outcomes across the organization. This position offers comprehensive health coverage, flexible PTO, early-stage stock options, an annual vacation stipend, and paid lunches and dinners.

• Act as the strategic bridge between business objectives and people, taking ownership of business-critical HR programs.
• Design, launch, and measure the impact of company-level programs, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate closely with People Ops and Recruiting teams to attract, retain, and develop top-tier talent efficiently.
• We are looking for an empathetic, humble leader who leads with extreme ownership, understands the granular programmatic needs of the business, and has the influence to solve complex organizational challenges
• 10–15 years of experience in progressive HR roles, with a heavy emphasis on HRBP, People Ops, L&D, and program launches
• Proficiency in translating high-level business goals into actionable, scalable HR programs from scratch
• Strong understanding of hypergrowth environments and the unique scaling challenges faced by fast-paced startups
• Strong desire and acumen for getting deep into Harbinger’s business and building programs from those principles
• Excellent emotional intelligence, humility, and communication skills; you must be highly receptive to feedback and lead with deep empathy
• Experience working with commercial EV, automotive, or hardware manufacturing organizations
• Familiarity with the distinct challenges of scaling technical, engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Proven track record of strategic pedigree—you have either scaled successfully with a high-growth startup OR you have navigated company downfalls and possess a deep, analytical understanding of why things go wrong and how to prevent it