Senior HR Director of Operations

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 Senior HR Director of Operations, you'll play a crucial role in aligning business priorities with talent strategy for Blue Origin's largest function. Blue Origin Operations includes supply chain, quality, high volume and high touch labor disciplines, testing, and additional mission-critical activities. You'll act as a strategic partner to the SVP, Operations, and VP, of Test & Flight Operations, developing HR strategy and initiatives and playing a leadership role on the Blue Origin HR and Operations business teams. You will leverage your deep knowledge of the business to deliver a people strategy that enables this organization to grow and scale while navigating through ambiguity and recognizing appropriate stages to introduce effective structure and process while driving momentum.

As part of a coordinated HR team, you will lead 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.

• Set the vision, direction, and culture for a team of experienced HRBPs in support of Blue Origin Operations
• Work with senior leadership to build and implement a People Strategy that will support growth and operational excellence
• Represent Blue HR and influence/commit to corporate HR strategy, programs, processes, and initiatives that drive success for Operations
• Oversee and influence workforce development programs and plans for Operations
• Provide expertise to HRBPs and Operations leadership on talent management, leadership development, coaching, compensation, and organizational development (e.g., workforce planning, business unit restructures, interpersonal planning, incentive plan development) to enable the implementation of Operations strategy, policies, projects, and change initiatives.
• Guide and collaborate with all levels of HR Partners as a strategic HR subject matter authority.
• 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.
• Design and implement approaches for diagnosing and improving organizational effectiveness and employee engagement, including executive coaching to leaders.
• Educate, mentor, and partner with senior leaders on performance management and employee development goals.
• Provide HR policy/directive/process guidance and interpretation.
• Work with Learning & Development specialists to identify training and executive coaching needs for Operations leaders.
• Participate in the continual development/improvement of HR programs, such as Workforce Planning, Recruiting, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and Learning & Development.

• Bachelor's degree
• 12+ 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, and change management.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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 on site CO applicants is $217,698- $304,777

Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $221,885- $310,638

Compensation range for on site CA applicants is $$221,885- $310,638

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.

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.

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