Employee Success Partner (HRBP)

Astranis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Health insurance

401(k) retirement planning

Flexible PTO

Free on-site meals

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an Employee Success Partner to act as a strategic HR business partner on the People Operations team, helping leaders and individual contributors grow and scale in a high-growth space startup.

You will guide performance management, career development, employee engagement, organizational design, change management, and inclusion across the company, partnering with senior leaders to implement scalable programs and drive a great employee experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an HR Business Partner or similar role with expertise in employee relations, performance management, org design, and workforce planning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Solid business acumen and ability to switch between strategic thinking and tactical execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on performance management, career development, engagement, org design, change management, ER, DEI, and related initiatives.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leaders and staff, from senior to entry-level.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement scalable People programs, systems, and tools.
• Lead and support People projects to improve the employee experience and outcomes.
• Leverage health data to inform strategy and opportunities.

Skills

HRBP expertise

Communication

Business acumen

Change management

Analytical thinking

HR systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP WorkforceNow

Paylocity

Lattice

Culture Amp

Slack/Confluence

Job description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe – large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military.

With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts. Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization.

Astranis has raised over $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Employee Success Partner

As an Employee Success Partner (more commonly known as HR Business Partner) on the People Operations team, you will play a critical role in accelerating the growth of Astranis. You will be a strategic business partner and consultant for leaders and individual contributors, helping build organizational strategies and solutions that will empower and enable everyone to do their best work. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for people and the drive to positively influence the direction of a high-growth space startup.

Role

• Provide guidance and support on People-related topics including performance management, career development, employee engagement, organizational design, change management, employee relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and other key initiatives.
• Establish yourself as a trusted advisor for all team members in the departments you support, from senior leaders to entry-level new hires.
• Partner cross-functionally to execute scalable People programs, systems, and tools that support key business objectives and drive organizational excellence.
• Implement and support People projects and initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience, ensuring that our team members love where they work.
• Leverage organizational health data to identify key opportunities and inform overall strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role, with specific HR knowledge of employee relations, performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to zoom in and out between strategic thinking and tactical execution seamlessly.
• Comfort with navigating ambiguity within a complex and dynamic business environment.
• Experience working in a high-growth company or start-up environment.
• A bias for action as evidenced through a thoughtful, pragmatic, and value-creating solution mindset.
• Analytically driven with strong project management skills and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and HR systems such as ADP WorkforceNow, Paylocity, Lattice, Culture Amp, Slack, and Confluence.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Bonus:

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience working in a high-growth company or start-up environment.
• A bias for action as evidenced through a thoughtful, pragmatic, and value-creating solution mindset.
• Experience with coaching employees and managers at all levels.

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

$100,000 - $145,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.

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As set forth in Astranis’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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