Human Resources Business Partner

Stoke Space; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stock options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

11 holidays

On-site gym

Wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to help drive people strategy across our Nova team as we build a rapidly reusable rocket. You will work across the full employee lifecycle from planning to performance, coaching, and org development.

This hands-on role requires balancing strategic direction with practical execution, partnering with leaders on compensation, talent planning, and organizational changes while upholding Stoke values and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience in fast-paced environments and a related degree.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations with sound judgement.
• Strategic initiatives to execution: from design to action.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive, can-do attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to leaders on people, talent, and org matters and translate priorities into people strategies.
• Guide leadership effectiveness, development, performance, and employee relations across the org.
• Manage complex employee relations with empathy, judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Partner on performance management, promotions, and talent development cycles.
• Coach leaders on team dynamics and effective management styles.
• Collaborate on organizational design, headcount planning, and changes.
• Support Total Rewards on compensation decisions and leveling philosophy.
• Use people data to identify trends and improve org effectiveness.
• Build scalable HR programs with Recruiting and other functions.
• Foster trust and accountability through responsive, practical support.

Skills

HR experience

Problem-solving

Strategic initiatives

Communication

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Rippling

Greenhouse

Job description

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to help drive people strategy and execution across our growing company. This is an exciting opportunity to support and partner with the Nova team, who are responsible for designing, building, and testing our rapidly reusable rocket. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

The HRBP will bring a combination of strong business acumen, sound HR judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach. You’ll work across the full range of the employee lifecycle from workforce planning to performance, coaching, employee relations, and organizational development.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-growing environment. You should be comfortable operating strategically while also rolling up your sleeves to solve problems and get things done.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leaders and managers on people, talent, and organizational matters. Develop a deep understanding of business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies and solutions.
• Provide practical guidance on leadership effectiveness, communication, employee development, performance management, and navigating difficult employee situations. Help managers build strong teams, address performance concerns early, and create an environment where employees can do their best work.
• Manage complex employee relations matters and sensitive workplace issues with empathy, sound judgment, integrity, and discretion. Balance employee experience, business needs, and company policies while helping leaders navigate challenging situations effectively.
• Partner with leaders throughout the performance management cycle, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent development, promotions, and performance improvement. Collaborate with the broader HR team on leadership development, talent planning, and other initiatives that strengthen organizational capability.
• Coach leaders on team dynamics and management style, and act as a resilient partner who can hold their ground and thrive under pressure.
• Partner with leaders on organizational design, headcount planning, team effectiveness, and organizational changes. Identify organizational and people trends and translate insights into practical recommendations that support business objectives.
• Partner with leaders and the Total Rewards team on compensation decisions, promotions, and organizational changes. Support annual compensation and performance cycles and help leaders understand and consistently apply the company’s compensation and leveling philosophy.
• Leverage employee feedback, people data, and business insights to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and recommend solutions that improve organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.
• Collaborate across HR, Recruiting, and other functions to develop, improve, and implement practical, scalable HR programs and processes aligned with evolving business needs. Support company-wide people initiatives and organizational change efforts.
• Build credibility and trust with employees and managers through responsive, thoughtful, and solutions-oriented support. Foster strong partnerships across the organization and follow through to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Demonstrate the Stoke values through everyday actions, exercise sound judgment, and reinforce a culture of accountability, integrity, and high performance.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR experience in fast-paced environments plus a degree in HR, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Problem-solving skills and ability to use judgement when navigating ambiguous situations.
• Ability to transition seamlessly from developing and implementing strategic initiatives through to executing tactical activities.
• Superior written and verbal communication acumen, including strong listening skills.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a desire to be part of a fun, dynamic team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting complex engineering, hardware, or manufacturing groups
• Rippling and Greenhouse experience preferred but not required
• Equity – We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Holidays – 11 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 3: $100,275 - $150,360
• Level 4: $117,495 - $195,720

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and backgroundchecks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, as noted above, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

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