Senior HR Business Partner - Kent

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

As part of a hardworking team of diverse HR professionals, you will use your full spectrum of HR experience to influence success within your business teams and across Blue Origin.  You’ll create, scale, and execute company-wide HR programs and practices and partner with key stakeholders to advance complex people, organizational, cultural, and leadership objectives.  This role will require strategic thinking, a tenacious drive for results, and the ability to quickly earn trust, credibility, and respect.

In partnership with senior leaders, managers, employees, and HR Service Centers, the core responsibilities include:

• Provide HR guidance in the areas of performance management, staffing, compensation, employee engagement, organizational design, talent management, and organizational change in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide counsel and guidance to management on employee relations issues and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and understanding of key business priorities facing the organization.
• Support HR and business leaders in driving people strategies and initiatives aligned with the business unit goals and objectives.
• Leverage data and HR acumen to influence action
• Facilitate and partner on HR trainings for client group.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Ability to coach, mentor others, and support professional-client groups.
• Resilient and flexible mindset willing and able to quickly adjust to constant change. Be comfortable with operating in the gray.
• Diplomacy and good judgment when handling routine as well as emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to think strategically and implement ideas/programs tactically.
• Deep understanding of HR best practices and employment law.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, , and develop recommendations for action based on the analysis.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Minimum eight years of broad, progressive responsibility in a professional HR role with at least two years in an HR Generalist capacity.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources, organizational psychology, leadership, or other related program from an accredited university or college.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is$134,608.50—$188,451.90 USD

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.

 

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

 

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.

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

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

 

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