Full-Time

HR Business Partner

Slate Auto

Slate Auto

501-1,000 employees

Produces low-cost modular electric pickup trucks

No salary listed

Columbia City, IN, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a strategic HR role.
  • Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor laws.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Human Resources Information System and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business goals and develop HR strategies that support these objectives.
  • Provide strategic HR advice and guidance to management on various HR matters, including workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
  • Act as a change agent, driving and managing organizational change initiatives.
  • Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns and resolving conflicts.
  • Conduct investigations into employee complaints and grievances, ensuring fair and consistent resolution.
  • Promote employee engagement through various initiatives and programs.
  • Support the talent acquisition process, ensuring the recruitment of high-quality candidates.
  • Partner with Talent Management to develop and implement talent strategies, including succession planning, career development, and performance management.
  • Identify and address skill gaps within the organization, assist in facilitating training and development programs.
  • Support the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, performance reviews, and feedback.
  • Assist managers in addressing performance issues and developing improvement plans.
  • Recognize and reward high-performing employees.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures to maintain a compliant and safe workplace.
  • Identify and mitigate HR-related risks within the organization.
  • Track and analyze HR metrics to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and programs.
  • Prepare and present reports on HR activities, including recruitment, retention, and employee engagement.
  • Use data to inform HR strategies and decision-making.
  • Support organizational development initiatives, including restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions.
  • Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Slate Auto designs and sells affordable, modular electric pickup trucks with a single base model that customers customize over time with removable accessories and upgrades. The core product, the Slate Truck, is a compact battery-powered pickup built around simplicity and low cost, with a base price targeted at $25,000–$28,000. The base model is intentionally stripped of features, allowing buyers to tailor the vehicle to work, personal use, or SUV conversions through modular add-ons. The company aims to simplify manufacturing, reduce upfront costs, and offer a “blank slate” vehicle that can evolve after purchase. Production is planned in the Midwest, with capacity up to 150,000 vehicles annually and first deliveries targeted for 2026. Slate Auto differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on cost reduction, a modular, customizable design, and a direct-to-consumer approach instead of competing on premium features or performance.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Troy, Michigan

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $650 million Series C funding enables Warsaw factory production ramp through late 2026.
  • 160,000 reservations demonstrate strong demand for affordable, customizable electric truck segment.
  • RepairPal network of 4,000 shops and Tesla Supercharger access support ownership experience.

What critics are saying

  • Ford Maverick hybrid's 37 mpg and $25,995 price capture budget buyers rejecting EVs.
  • Warsaw factory delays mirror Fisker and Lordstown failures, burning $1.4 billion without deliveries.
  • 150-mile base range insufficient for utility buyers; DIY customization overwhelms non-technical owners.

What makes Slate Auto unique

  • Modular design converts two-seat pickup to five-seat SUV with 100+ customization kits.
  • Mid-$20,000 price undercuts Ford Maverick and all mainstream electric pickups significantly.
  • Minimalist 600-part architecture eliminates paint factory via tool-impregnated colors and wraps.

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2 year growth

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Apr 13th, 2026
Slate Auto company information, funding & investors

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Slate Auto, an electric vehicle startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has raised $650 million in Series C funding led by TWG Global to develop an affordable electric pickup truck targeting a mid-$20,000 price point. The company aims to begin US deliveries by year-end. The Troy, Michigan-based startup plans a stripped-down, two-seater pickup with 150 or 240 miles of range. Over 160,000 people have placed $50 refundable deposits. Online orders will open in June, when exact pricing will be announced. Slate is investing $400 million to convert an idled Indiana printing plant for vehicle production. In March, the company appointed Peter Faricy, an Amazon veteran and former SunPower CEO, as chief executive. Other investors include General Catalyst Partners and Slauson & Co.

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Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto plans national customization hub.

Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto plans national customization hub. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal Thu, March 26, 2026 at 1:53 PM PDT A new auto manufacturer is setting up shop in Louisville, Kentucky. Slate Auto, the Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, plans to put its roughly $7.8 million vinyl wrap kit manufacturing fulfillment facility in the Bluegrass State's Jefferson County. The auto startup will produce low cost, modular, fully customizable EV two-door, two-passenger pickup trucks with hopes to start producing and selling the vehicles in 2026. The vehicles made by Slate Auto at its Warsaw, Indiana plant are expected to be priced in the mid-$20,000 range, Will Nicholas, head of business development and government affairs at Slate Auto, said during the March 26 meeting of the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. Since announcing the vehicle's launch just over a year ago, Nicholas said the company has received more than 160,000 reservations for the EV from across the country. The vehicles are built completely "stripped of everything that isn't an essential so customers can decide how they'd like to customize with accessories and personalization," a state official said during the KEDFA meeting. The vehicles are so customizable that Nicholas said the truck can even be crafted into a five passenger SUV. The vinyl wrapping facility in Louisville will be "central" to Slate Auto's "customization ecosystem," officials said and serve as the automakers sole national production center for its vinyl wrap kit program. At this facility, rather than painting vehicles in a factory like most automakers do, Slate Auto will wrap its vehicles in the custom colors and finishes chosen by the customer. The company offers more than 100 colors and finishes from which customers can choose. The project, out of the Troy, Michigan-headquartered company, was approved by KEDFA for $1 million in state tax incentives over the course of the 10-year agreement. Additionally, state officials said Louisville Metro Government is also helping to support the project. Slate Auto is expected to create 51 jobs with an hourly wage target of $39.09 and a minimum wage requirement of $10.88 for the base hourly wage and $12.51 for the total hourly compensation. Contact Business Reporter Olivia Evans at [email protected] or on X at @oliviamevans_.

TechCrunch
Mar 9th, 2026
Bezos-backed Slate Auto swaps CEO months before $20K electric truck launch

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