Strategic HR Partner — Employee Relations

SpaceX; Starbase (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an HR Business Partner (Employee Relations) to partner with leaders and employees, guiding policies and programs to support the SpaceX mission. You will handle employee relations, performance guidance, and organizational development in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment.

Relocation to Starbase, TX may be required; travel to other SpaceX locations may be needed. A background in engineering or manufacturing HR and strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of human resources experience.
• Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on employee relations issues and HR functions.
• Serve as a key business partner to employees, managers and senior leaders on workforce analytics and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR functions to optimize programs for client groups and SpaceX-wide initiatives.
• Counsel managers and employees guided by policies and laws/regulations.
• Support retention, career development and minimize business risk through talent initiatives.
• Facilitate transfers, promotions, exit interviews and trend analysis.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage HR documentation in systems.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

UltiPro

Job description

HR Business Partner (Employee Relations)

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal ofenabling human life on Mars.

HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INVESTIGATION)

As a Human Resources Business Partner at SpaceX, you will be given the opportunity to partner with some of the most talented professionals in the world: executing people strategies to retain talent, coaching employees and managers on HR policies and guidelines and working to ensure the SpaceX mission is a constant reality for all employees. We serve as trusted professionals providing guidance and feedback to our client groups, driving efficiencies and best practices in a highly dynamic and fast-paced organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to employee inquiries, questions and complaints, and provide information, guidance and direction on employee relations issues, performance management, and other core HR functions
• Operate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, and other strategic initiatives
• Work closely with the functional experts in HR (recruiting, training and development, compensation, and benefits) to ensure programs are optimized for the needs of your client groups and to shape SpaceX-wide programs
• Counsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations
• Facilitate internal transfers, oversee and facilitate promotion opportunities, conduct exit interviews, and identify trends to support retention, career development and to minimize risk for the business
• Work with managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change efforts
• Assist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processes
• Uphold standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
• Maintain employee files and process HR transactions in Workday

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of human resources experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce
• Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
• Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on
• Experience independently handling employee relations issues
• Familiarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or Workday
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This isnot a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Starbase, TX area
• Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail] .

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