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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!  

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.  

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams and locations.

We are seeking an experienced HR Leader to support Blue Origins largest function. This HR practitioner will partner with Operations leaders across manufacturing, supply chain, safety, quality, and other support groups within the organization. As an HR lead, you’ll play a crucial role in aligning business priorities with talent strategy for a workgroup spanning various locations and employee types across Blue. This role will report directly to the HR Executive for Operations and viewed as a future successor.  

The HRBP will be responsible for deploying HR initiatives and implementing HR best practices, while positively partnering and influencing the workforce. This lead role will demonstrate deep knowledge of the business to deliver a people strategy that enables this organization to grow and scale. As part of a coordinated HR team, the role requires collaboration with HR solution centers and shared services including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Compensation, Analytics, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI), and Employee Relations to meet the HR needs of a rapidly growing Operations team.  

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!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Work with HR leader and Operations leadership to implement a People Strategy that will support growth and operational excellence. Help establish the vision, and culture in support of Blue Origin Operations.  

Represent Blue HR and influence/commit to corporate HR strategy, programs, processes, and initiatives that drive success for Operations.  

Engage and lead workforce development programs and plans for Operations including labor planning and analysis, talent management, leadership development, total rewards, and change management.  

Build out and partner with the learning and development teams to deliver front-line leader training programs to develop the skills of our supervisors and managers.  

Partner with a team of HR partners and HR business partners across the manufacturing sites and build robust and standardize HR process across all operations sites to ensure consistency and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.  

Develop and investigate multiple hypotheses, using a variety of HR data to diagnose underlying causes of key business issues and find opportunities to improve business performance and/or enhance employee engagement.  

Engage in employee and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations to ensure they are appropriately managed and driven, with partnership from the internal ER team. Providing feedback and solutions to complex labor relations issues.  

Build plans to foster a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction across the workforce, focusing within production environments/factories.  

Scale up with senior leader engagement and down and in within the high touch workforce, balance competing priorities and conflicting opinions, and facilitate the best decisions for Blue.  

Leverage data sets and analysis to draw conclusions to integrate HR and business strategies and take action.  

Travel to various operations sites (10-15%) to provide on-site HR support and to foster strong relationships with local leaders and employees.  

Minimum Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree  

10+ years of experience in Human Resources, concentrated in operations, manufacturing, or production groups.  

Demonstrated leadership in various HR functional areas, especially organizational development, talent management, employee, and labor relations.  

Demonstrated experience determining and mitigating current and forecasted workforce challenges, and driving resolution that supports business goals in operations or production environments.  

A deep knowledge of HR programs and practices, including applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations regarding both exempt and non-exempt labor.  

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion 

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.  

Preferred Qualifications:  

Advanced degree in Business, Human Capital Management, Interpersonal Psychology, or related field.  

Experience with process improvement approaches (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)  

 

 

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $162,381.00-$227,333.40

Other site ranges may differ

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.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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