Sr. HR Business Partner

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a strategic HR Business Partner to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and shape organizational strategy in a hybrid Palo Alto, CA setting. You will partner with executives to foster an inclusive culture, influence company-wide initiatives, and develop leadership capabilities within a dynamic aerospace environment.

Responsibilities include strategic partnerships, executive advisory, organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, change management, program

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (or 9+ years HR experience in lieu of degree)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines including talent management, compensation, organizational design, employee relations, diversity & inclusion, and employment law
• Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving employee relations issues and partnering with business leaders

Responsibilities

• Strategic partnerships with leaders to drive business outcomes through people strategies
• Executive advisory on leadership dynamics, organizational health, and strategic initiatives
• Organizational effectiveness through large-scale changes, growth initiatives, and transformation efforts
• Talent strategy collaboration on workforce planning, performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning
• Change management to facilitate people-related changes and build high-performing teams
• Program implementation of HR programs across client groups
• Data-driven insights translating workforce data into actionable strategies
• Cross-functional collaboration with Total Rewards, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and other departments

Skills

HR Strategy

Employee Relations

Leadership Coaching

Workforce Planning

Data-Driven HR

Cross-functional Collaboration

Policy Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

Experience in lieu of degree (9+ years)

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Join Lanteris Space Systems as a strategic HR Business Partner, where you'll serve as a trusted advisor to leaders driving the future of space technology. This role is based in our Palo Alto, CA office in a hybrid capacity. In this role, you'll partner with executives and managers to shape organizational strategy, foster an inclusive culture, and unlock the potential of our talented workforce. You'll have the opportunity to influence company-wide initiatives while developing your own leadership capabilities in a dynamic aerospace environment.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Partnership – Build trusted relationships with leaders to drive business outcomes through effective people and organizational strategies
• Executive Advisory – Serve as a confidential advisor on complex leadership dynamics, organizational health, and strategic initiatives
• Organizational Effectiveness – Lead large-scale changes including restructuring, growth initiatives, and transformation efforts
• Talent Strategy – Partner with leaders on workforce planning, performance management, talent assessment, and succession planning
• Change Management – Facilitate people-related change initiatives and foster high-performing teams.
• Program Implementation – Deliver value-added HR programs aligned with business objectives across client groups
• Data-Driven Insights – Analyze workforce data and translate findings into actionable people strategies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Total Rewards, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, and other departments to execute programs effectively. Leverage HR expertise to serve as a trusted advisor and collaborator, formulating partnerships across engineering, operations and functional teams to deliver value-added solutions and services.
• Employee Relations – Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct thorough, objective investigations. Provide expert guidance to management on performance management, coaching, disciplinary actions, and career development.
• Compliance – Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies; partner with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate organizational risks

What You Bring

• Required:
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or 9+ years of relevant HR experience in lieu of degree)
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience across multiple disciplines including talent management, compensation, organizational design, employee relations, diversity & inclusion, and employment law
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience resolving employee relations issues and partnering with business leaders
• Preferred:
  • HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
  • Experience in aerospace, engineering, or high-tech manufacturing environments
  • Proven track record designing and facilitating leadership development programs
  • Advanced analytical skills with HRIS and workforce analytics tools
  • Experience managing HR operations during periods of organizational growth or M&A activity
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $87,000.00 - $145,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.