Blue Origin

Principal HR Business Partner, Lunar

Blue Origin$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years in Human Resources supporting technical populations
  • Proven success in HR strategies for complex engineering environments
  • Experience influencing executive leadership and organizational strategy
  • Deep knowledge of organizational development and HR analytics

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Lunar leadership to execute a comprehensive People Strategy
  • Leverage AI and analytics for HR functions to enhance decision-making
  • Serve as HR strategist, influencing policies within the Lunar program
  • Design non-traditional workforce development initiatives for aerospace
  • Support culture building and change management initiatives
  • Guide complex employee relations issues for the Lunar program
  • Mentor other HRBPs and share insights across Blue Origin

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with up to 5% company match
  • Stock options available for regular employees
  • Generous PTO including four weeks vacation and 14 paid holidays
  • Education Support Program to encourage professional growth
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

We are seeking an exceptional, principal-level HR Business Partner to support Blue Origin's Lunar program. This Principal HR practitioner will be a key strategic partner to executive leadership across the Lunar program, driving the alignment of business strategy with talent strategy. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of HR for the Business Units and Corporate HRBP teams.

The Principal HRBP will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative HR strategies and best practices, while serving as a trusted advisor to Lunar's senior leadership team. This role demands an expert who can leverage deep knowledge of the aerospace sector and complex engineering programs to deliver transformative people strategies that enable Lunar and the greater Blue Origin to achieve its ambitious goals. As a senior individual contributor, this role will collaborate extensively with HR centers of excellence and program leadership to drive people initiatives for the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner directly with the Head of Lunar and their executive leadership team to develop and execute a comprehensive People Strategy that supports Blue Origin's mission and the Lunar program's specific objectives.
  • Leverage AI and analytics across HR functions, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee engagement, and performance management, to drive data-informed decision-making and enhance overall HR effectiveness for the Lunar program.
  • Serve as the primary HR strategist and thought leader for the Lunar program, influencing HR policies and practices within the program.
  • Design and implement cutting-edge workforce development initiatives tailored to the evolving aerospace industry, including strategic labor planning, succession planning, and leadership development programs for Lunar.
  • Lunar team structure for peak performance.
  • ·Support change management and culture building initiatives to facilitate Lunar's growth and developing operational needs. 
  • Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues within the Lunar program.
  • Serve as a peer mentor to other HRBPs across Blue Origin, sharing best practices and insights gained from supporting the Lunar program.
  • Collaborate with Blue Origin's HR function on industry events and external partnerships to enhance the company's employer brand in the aerospace sector.
  • Travel to various sites (20-25%) to provide on-site HR support and to foster strong relationships with local leaders and employees.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, concentrated supporting atechnical population.
  • Demonstratedtrack record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive business results in complex, high-stakes engineering or technical environments.
  • Extensive experience partnering with executive leadership and influencing organizational strategy.
  • Deep expertise in organizational development, talent management, and change management within the context of large-scale engineering projects. Comprehensive understanding of HR analytics and the ability to leverage data to inform strategic decision-making. 

Desired:

  • Advanced degree in Business, Human Capital Management, Interpersonal Psychology, or related field.
  • Proficiency in using AI with demonstrated ability to implement AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness of HR processes.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and regulatory requirements specific to the aerospace industry.
  • Experience with process improvement approaches (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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Founded
2000

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