Head of HR (m/f/d)

Rocket Factory Augsburg AG (RFA) is a young international space startup. It was founded in 2018 as a spin-off of the OHB Group on the belief that daily space travel will revolutionize space service and the way we can improve life on earth. RFA is developing small launcher solutions for low cost access to space in a unique set up. If you want to be part of this NewSpace adventure pioneering space? Then join our journey and apply for our permanent and internship positions.

For temporary employment of 24 months Rocket Factory Augsburg AG in Augsburg is looking for a

Our international and agile team is searching for a motivated person to lead our dedicated and highly motivated HR-Team in the position as a Head of HR (f/m/d). You will work in a young and highly motivated HR team that is passionate about people relations and works within a caring company environment. Come join us and use your full HR super-power to influence success within your business teams with your passion and commitment. Make a difference in shaping a New Space endeavor to revolutionize the space industry. You enjoy working in a dedicated, dynamic and international environment? Then apply for us.

Your Tasks

• Be the sparring partner for the board and provide direction in the areas of performance management, staffing, organizational design and organizational change in alignment with organizational objectives
• Interpret and advise on human resources policies and procedures to ensure that employment laws, standards and regulations are followed and applied
• Collaboration with business leaders to interpret business needs and translation of business strategies into people and organizational priorities
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues and apply RFA values and culture
• Identification of gaps in the current team plan and programs to develop critical skills
• Implement successful KPIs to measure HR effectiveness and identify potential for improvement
• Be responsible for the recruiting process in a specific business unit and attract the right candidates to work with us
• Facilitate training on topics such as conflict management, communication, workplace civility, team dynamics, leadership, and/or foundational management practice
• Have an open ear for everybody and leave our company values as a role model

Your Qualificatons

• Bachelor or master study in human resources, business administration or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in human resources roles, ideally in a technical environment
• Empathy and demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with employees, supervision, and management
• You can proof knowledge of German labor law, Swedish or Portuguese labor law is a plus
• Ideally already experience in working in a startup environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with sensitive and confidential materials
• Highly-organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to keep the bigger picture and stay calm in stressful situations
• Fluent English oral and written (all day-to-day activities are performed in English)
• Ability to think strategically and implement ideas/programs tactically
• Strong communication skills, capacity for teamwork and loyalty