HR Architect for Rapid Growth in Aerospace

Astro Digital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astro Digital seeks an hands-on HR leader to build and scale an in-house HR function, bringing outsourced work internal, ensuring compliance, and partnering with leadership for rapid growth in aerospace. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth, can balance strategy with hands-on execution, and will implement scalable HR processes across benefits, payroll, onboarding, and performance management.

Reporting to the executive team, this role will develop policies, drive workforce planning, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience in high-growth environments.
• Proven track record transitioning outsourced HR to in-house.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance.
• Experience developing HR policies, handbooks, and leveling frameworks.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with day-to-day HR execution.

Responsibilities

• Transition key HR functions to a fully internal model, including benefits, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Evaluate and implement HR systems (HRIS, onboarding tools, performance platforms).
• Develop employee handbook, policies, and procedures.
• Establish scalable onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Manage regulatory requirements relevant to aerospace (e.g., ITAR, export controls, contractor compliance).
• Maintain accurate employee records and audit readiness.
• Partner with legal and finance on risk mitigation.
• Partner with leadership on hiring plans and workforce strategy.
• Support and optimize recruiting processes.
• Develop job descriptions, leveling frameworks, and compensation benchmarks.
• Build employee engagement programs and feedback mechanisms.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Help shape and reinforce company culture during a period of rapid growth.
• Design and implement performance review processes.
• Support leadership development and manager effectiveness.
• Create career growth and development frameworks.
• Evaluate and implement competitive benefits programs by working directly with brokers/providers.
• Support compensation planning, including salary structures and equity programs.
• Ensure smooth administration of payroll and total rewards.

Skills

HR leadership

HR compliance

Talent & workforce planning

Change management

Education

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certifications

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Onboarding tools

Job description

Astro Digital seeks an hands-on HR leader to build and scale an in-house HR function, bringing outsourced work internal, ensuring compliance, and partnering with leadership for rapid growth in aerospace. The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth, can balance strategy with hands-on execution, and will implement scalable HR processes across benefits, payroll, onboarding, and performance management.

Reporting to the executive team, this role will develop policies, drive workforce planning, and