Relativity Space

Staff People Business Partner

Relativity Space$146K — $218K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
  • Demonstrated proficiency across all HR processes
  • Skilled coach and collaborator focused on team development
  • Experienced in implementing and scaling people programs for engagement
  • Proven ability to use data-driven insights to optimize strategies

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Engineering leaders to align people strategy with business goals
  • Advise on complex organizational challenges with strong judgment
  • Coach leaders to build high-performing teams and navigate decisions
  • Translate business needs into practical solutions and actions
  • Communicate complex issues clearly to aid decision-making

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Commitment to transparency and fairness in compensation
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 complex people and organizational challenges, bringing strong judgment 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, programs, and actions that drive meaningful impact.
  • Communicate complex issues and recommendations clearly and simply, enabling leaders to make informed decisions.

About you:
  • Over 10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources
  • Demonstrated proficiency across the full spectrum of HR processes, with a proven ability to navigate and drive success in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled coach and collaborator focused on developing inclusive, high-performing teams and leaders through empathy and partnership.
  • Experienced in implementing and scaling people programs that drive employee engagement and professional development.
  • Proven ability to apply data-driven insights to continuously optimize people strategies, aligning employee experience with business objectives.

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:

$146,000-$218,000 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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