In-House HR Leader for Rapid-Growth Aerospace

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

Job summary

Astro Digital is seeking a hands-on HR leader to build and scale our in-house HR function in Colorado. The role will bring outsourced responsibilities in-house, ensure regulatory compliance, and closely partner with leadership to support rapid aerospace growth.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments, builds from the ground up, and balances strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. You will own benefits, payroll coordination, onboarding, policies, and talent planning during a

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of HR experience, preferably in high-growth settings.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Proven ability to establish or formalize HR processes.
• Able to operate strategically while managing day-to-day tasks.

Responsibilities

• Transition HR to a fully internal model including benefits and payroll coordination.
• Evaluate and implement HRIS, onboarding, and performance tools.
• Develop employee handbook, policies, and procedures.
• Establish scalable onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Partner with leadership on hiring plans and workforce strategy.
• Build employee engagement programs and support culture during growth.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Compliance

Talent planning

Performance management

Education

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Onboarding tools

Job description

Astro Digital is seeking a hands-on HR leader to build and scale our in-house HR function in Colorado. The role will bring outsourced responsibilities in-house, ensure regulatory compliance, and closely partner with leadership to support rapid aerospace growth.

The ideal candidate thrives in high-growth environments, builds from the ground up, and balances strategic thinking with day-to-day execution. You will own benefits, payroll coordination, onboarding, policies, and talent planning during a