HR Business Partner

Stratolaunch, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Healthcare ( medical, dental, vision,药

Paid maternity and parental leave

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stratolaunch, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to drive people strategy across Manufacturing, Facilities, and EH&S in Mojave, CA. You will coach managers, lead performance management, and strengthen employee relations and engagement in a fast-paced aerospace setting.

You will collaborate with leaders to shape succession planning and leadership development, enabling career paths and development plans. A security clearance may be required for the role.

Qualifications

• + Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• + 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a business partner or advisory capacity.
• + Demonstrated experience in performance management, employee relations, engagement, and talent development.
• + Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
• + Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• + High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• + Demonstrated ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and drive organizational change.
• + Comfort with basic data analysis and visualization (using Excel, Tableau, or similar tools) to support HR metrics and decision-making.
• + Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and annual reviews.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement and recognition strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, conflicts, and disciplinary actions.
• Design and implement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
• Analyze engagement survey results and partner with leaders to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify critical roles and develop succession plans.
• Support talent reviews and facilitate leadership development programs.
• Coach managers and leaders on effective people management, team development, and conflict resolution.
• Deliver training and resources to build management capability.
• Partner with employees and managers to identify career paths and development opportunities.
• Support the creation and execution of individual development plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders across departments to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Act as a liaison between HR and other functions to ensure cohesive and effective people practices.

Skills

Performance management

Employee relations

Employee engagement

Succession planning

Coaching

Management development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Integrity & confidentiality

Data analysis

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

HRIS (BambooHR, Workday, SuccessFactors)

ATS (Greenhouse, Taleo, Lever)

Job description

Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air-launched, Talon testbeds are reusable, cost-effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment. We deliver flight data critical to validating system performance and achieving rapid technology deployment. Together with our customers, we drive innovations that are imperative to advancing national security.

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will play a critical role in driving the people strategy and supporting business objectives across the organization. This position will lead key HR initiatives, including performance management, employee relations, employee engagement, succession planning, and career development. The HRBP will coach and advise managers, foster a high-performance culture, and partner cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels to deliver impactful HR solutions. The HRBP will specifically support client groups in Manufacturing, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), ensuring tailored HR support that aligns with the unique needs of these departments.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Management

• Lead the performance management process, including goal setting, feedback, and annual reviews
• Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement and recognition strategies

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, conflicts, and disciplinary actions

Employee Engagement

• Design and implement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging work environment
• Analyze engagement survey results and partner with leaders to drive continuous improvement

Succession Planning

• Collaborate with leadership to identify critical roles and develop succession plans
• Support talent reviews and facilitate leadership development programs

Coaching & Manager Development

• Coach managers and leaders on effective people management, team development, and conflict resolution
• Deliver training and resources to build management capability

Career Growth & Development

• Partner with employees and managers to identify career paths and development opportunities
• Support the creation and execution of individual development plans

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with stakeholders across departments (e.g., Manufacturing, EH&S, and Facilities) to align HR strategies with business goals
• Act as a liaison between HR and other functions to ensure cohesive and effective people practices

Qualifications

• + Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• + 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a business partner or advisory capacity
• + Demonstrated experience in performance management, employee relations, engagement, and talent development
• + Strong coaching, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills
• + Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
• + Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• + High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
• + Demonstrated ability to lead in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and drive organizational change
• + Comfort with basic data analysis and visualization (using Excel, Tableau, or similar tools) to support HR metrics and decision-making
• + Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Required Computer Skills

• + Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• + HRIS (BambooHR, Workday, and/or SuccessFactors) experience
• + ATS (Greenhouse, Taleo, and/or Lever) experience

+ Human Resources Business Partner ($90,000 - $120,000) - Base salary and leveling established on a case-by-case basis, considering location, education, skills, and experience

Special remarks regarding work environment, if applicable

• + Position based in Mojave, CA
• + Travel estimated at <10%

Base salary and leveling are established on a case-by-case basis. We consider several factors to ensure a competitive offer, including your location, educational background, and a comprehensive assessment of the skills and experience demonstrated during your interviews.

Benefits

• + 9/80 schedule
• + Healthcare ( _medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs_ )
• + Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• + 50% company match per contributed dollar into 401(k) savings plan, up to $11,500
• + Tuition reimbursement

This position may involve the operation of company vehicles as part of assigned duties.

Mojave Air & Spaceport is located just outside of Lancaster/Palmdale and is only 95