Relativity Space

Sr. People Business Partner

Relativity Space • $122K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of HR experience, ideally in a business partner role
  • Strong judgment in managing people and organizational challenges
  • Proficient in coaching leaders and navigating difficult conversations
  • Demonstrated ability to execute with a strong sense of ownership
  • Skilled in data interpretation to inform organizational decisions

Responsibilities

  • Align people strategy with business goals for Engineering teams
  • Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and performance issues
  • Coach leaders to build high-performing teams with clarity and empathy
  • Transform business insights into actionable solutions
  • Clearly communicate complex issues for better decision-making

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Additional perks and benefits
Full Job Description
About the team:

The People Business Partner Team at Relativity Space operates at the intersection of our people and our business. We serve as strategic partners and trusted advisors to leaders, bringing strong business judgment, People expertise, and practical solutions to complex organizational challenges. In a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly, we stay focused on what matters most-enabling high-performing teams and helping Relativity achieve its audacious goals.

About the role:

  • Partner with Engineering leaders to align people strategy with business priorities and outcomes.
  • Advise on people and organizational challenges across org design, workforce planning, performance, change management, and ER.
  • Coach and influence leaders to build high-performing teams and navigate difficult decisions with clarity and empathy.
  • Turn business needs and insights into practical solutions and actions that drive meaningful impact.
  • Communicate complex issues and recommendations clearly and simply, enabling leaders to make informed decisions.


About you:

  • 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as an HR/PBP supporting business leaders.
  • Strong judgment and ability to independently manage day-to-day people and organizational challenges.
  • Skilled coach and business partner who can build credibility, influence leaders, and navigate challenging conversations.
  • Strong ownership and execution, with the ability to turn ambiguous needs into practical solutions and drive work through completion.
  • Ability to use data and business context to identify trends, develop recommendations, and inform decisions.


Nice to haves:
  • Experience supporting Engineering or other highly technical organizations.
  • Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced technology environments.
  • Experience using people analytics to identify trends and inform organizational decisions.
  • HR degree or certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or related).


At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$122,000-$182,000 USD

About Relativity Space

Relativity Space is an American aerospace manufacturer that is developing 3D printed rockets. The company was founded in 2015 by Tim Ellis and Jordan Noone, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Relativity Space's goal is to reduce the cost and time required to produce rockets by using 3D printing technology. The company's rockets are designed to be fully reusable, which could significantly reduce the cost of space launches. Relativity Space has received funding from a number of investors, including Mark Cuban and Playground Global.
Learn more about Relativity Space
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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