Human Resource Program Manager

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 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!

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Program Manager to support the HR Business Partner Operations team at Blue Origin. With ~6,000 employees across major manufacturing centers, including a significant hourly and manufacturing workforce, this role will lead and manage strategic HR initiatives, processes, and projects aligned with operational goals. The HR Program Manager will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Centers of Excellence (COEs), and senior leaders to ensure the seamless execution of HR strategies.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, experience in HR practices within a manufacturing environment, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Attention to detail, advanced analytics capabilities, and the ability to deliver executive-ready work are essential. This role requires flexibility to balance known priorities with emergent needs and will also provide client-facing support as an HRBP during surge periods or when business needs arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead major HR initiatives across the operations function, working closely with COE partners in DEI, Talent Management, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, and HR Analytics.
• Develop and manage project milestones, timelines, and workflows to ensure timely delivery of initiatives critical to manufacturing and production objectives.
• Build and manage cross-functional partnerships to drive seamless execution of HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational goals and production schedules.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain momentum in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Understand the unique HR needs of a manufacturing environment, including the dynamics of supporting a large hourly workforce, time/attendance management, labor relations, and shift schedules.
• Partner with operations leaders to ensure HR initiatives align with throughput and productivity goals, including workforce planning and shift management.
• Capture and coordinate actions from HRBPs, streamlining communications and ensuring consistent HR service delivery across shifts and work centers.
• Serve as an HRBP during surge periods or when specific business needs arise, providing direct support to leaders and employees.
• Assist with workforce planning, employee relations, and performance management to support operational continuity.
• Act as a strategic partner to senior operations leaders, offering HR expertise to resolve issues and drive productivity.
• Prepare polished, data-driven presentations, reports, and work packages for senior leaders, reflecting both HR and operational insights.
• Ensure materials are tailored to manufacturing leadership, balancing HR strategy with actionable recommendations for operational execution.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced, production-driven environment, balancing planned initiatives with emergent needs.
• Engage effectively with senior leaders, line managers, and peers to maintain alignment and operational effectiveness across multiple work centers.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in HR, project management, or business operations, with exposure to manufacturing or production environments strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage HR initiatives and programs in a high-demand, labor-intensive setting.
• Experience supporting a large hourly workforce with workforce planning, shift management, and employee relations.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver executive-ready presentations and work packages.
• Advanced analytics and data reporting skills, with experience using HRIS systems and analytical tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project management tools
• 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.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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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