Principal HR Business Partner, Lunar
Blue OriginAbout the role
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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
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 a technical population.
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