Talent Operations Partner

Capella Space stands at the forefront of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite technology and signal intelligence. We provide customers in governments, academia, and commercial sectors with reliable information that enables unparalleled understanding of the world. Our mission is centered on delivering timely and reliable Earth imagery, supporting diverse applications in defense & intelligence, disaster response, energy, environmental monitoring and more. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, Capella Space designs, manufactures and operates an advanced constellation of SAR imaging satellites. Our market-leading SAR satellites are complemented by an unmatched data infrastructure and automated ordering and delivery platform for fast, reliable insights where and when customers need it most. 

Recognized for our technological prowess, Capella Space was honored as one of the 10 most innovative companies in Space in 2023 by FASTCOMPANY. Capella Space is an internationally trusted Earth Observation data provider, working closely with the U.S. Space Systems Command, U.S. Space Force, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. National Reconnaissance Office, the Canadian Government and more to make unclassified, high-resolution SAR data more accessible.  

What Makes Capella Unique? 

Capella Space is a highly collaborative team environment, providing an opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the space industry, though no prior space experience is needed.  We’re looking for people excited about tackling seemingly impossible challenges, learning new skills and concepts, and helping each other achieve success. Our mission and our products are meant to understand the whole world and help everyone in it - regardless of race, creed, or any other distinction. We encourage you to bring your unique perspective to help make us stronger, including applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. 

About the Role 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and systems-driven Talent Operations Partner to lead the operational backbone of our Talent Acquisition function.  This person will manage the tools, workflows, and processes that power our hiring engine.  Our project manager will leverage technology to its fullest potential and transform data into actionable insights.   This role is a key partner to the People, IT, and hiring teams to ensure a seamless experience for candidates and new hires. 

Role Responsibilities

• Recruiting Operations:
  • Own end-to-end administration and optimization of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including workflows, integrations, user permissions, and data integrity
  • Build, maintain, and continuously improve recruiting processes, templates, and SLAs
  • Develop, deliver and automate recruiting dashboards, metrics, and reports to drive data-informed decision making
  • Support recruiter and hiring manager enablement through tools, training, and documentation
  • Research and provide compensation benchmarks and salary ranges to recruiters and hiring managers using internal data and external market surveys to ensure competitive and equitable offers across roles and levels.
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external policies 
  • Lead and/or contribute to recruiting operations projects from concept and planning through successful execution and post-implementation review 
• Onboarding: 
  • Own the pre-boarding and onboarding experience for all new hires, partnering closely with People, IT, and hiring managers 
  • Standardize and manage new hire communications, checklists, system access, and Day 1 readiness 
  • Track onboarding eff