Associate People Business Partner, Manufacturing

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an Associate People Business Partner, Manufacturing, to be the operational backbone of the Manufacturing People team. You will collaborate with leaders and employees to deliver an exceptional employee experience and build the foundation to become a People Business Partner.

This role will handle HR operations, onboarding, offboarding, and data management, and will look for opportunities to simplify processes using AI and technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of HR/HR Operations experience supporting hourly workforce.
• Experience in manufacturing or fast-paced environments preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and customer-focused mindset with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with employees and leaders to provide guidance on People processes, policies, and day-to-day employee matters.
• Execute core HR operations, including employee lifecycle transactions, performance management administration, onboarding/offboarding, and workforce data management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve People processes by leveraging AI and technology to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze People trends and partner with People Business Partners on employee relations, engagement, workforce planning, and other organizational priorities.
• Prepare People communications, reports, and documentation while maintaining workforce data integrity and compliance.

Skills

HR Operations

Employee relations

Data management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelors in HR

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, andthe culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The People team is a core enabler of the business, with a true seat at the table and broad visibility across the company. From compensation and benefits to performance and onboarding, the team takes a comprehensive approach to supporting employees and leaders alike. We embed ourselves into departments, understanding needs and shaping the foundational strategies that will help individuals thrive as the company scales. Every challenge is an opportunity to solve for what really matters, with agility, empathy, and creativity.

About the Role

As an Associate People Business Partner, Manufacturing, you'll be the operational backbone of the Manufacturing People team, partnering with leaders and employees to deliver an exceptional employee experience. This is the primary development role within the People Business Partner organization, designed for someone who wants to build the foundation to become a People Business Partner.

• Partner with employees and leaders to provide guidance on People processes, policies, and day-to-day employee matters.
• Execute core HR operations, including employee lifecycle transactions, performance management administration, onboarding/offboarding, and workforce data management.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve People processes by leveraging AI and technology to increase efficiency and consistency.
• Analyze People trends and partner with People Business Partners on employee relations, engagement, workforce planning, and other organizational priorities.
• Prepare People communications, reports, and documentation while maintaining workforce data integrity and compliance.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR Operations, or a related role supporting an hourly workforce.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, aerospace, or other fast‑paced operational environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and a customer‑focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve People processes.
• Familiarity with HR systems, reporting, or workforce data management.
• Interest in leveraging AI and technology to improve operational efficiency.
• Desire to build a career as a People Business Partner and grow into a future People leadership role.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$86,000—130,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.