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Human Resources Manager at SpaceX

Brownsville, TX, United States

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 of enabling human life on Mars.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

As a Human Resources Manager at Starbase, you will partner with executive leadership both onsite and at our headquarters in Los Angeles. You will have the unique opportunity to influence SpaceX's fundamental mission to enable humanity to become a multi-planetary species.

Starbase is a fast-paced vertically integrated site with the goal of quickly designing, testing and flying the next generation of SpaceX vehicles that will enable manned missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Starbase combines engineering, production, and operations all in one location to enable maximum progress. There is no other place like this in the world.

Day to day you will have work with the most talented professionals in the universe, empowering them to do their best work. You will develop and execute strategies to retain, coach and mentor your fellow SpaceX teammates. This role will serve as trusted partner in helping Starbase reach its full potential as the gateway to Mars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner directly with leadership for site operations, booster and ship engineering, production on day to day operations

• Develop, iterate and execute HR strategies specific to Starbase

• Work with all SpaceX employees ranging from technicians to executive leadership

• Build and lead a HR function supporting 1000 SpaceX employees

• Responsible for overall HR support and maintaining insight for all HR activities for multiple groups and areas

• Develop defined strategies that support the larger goals of the HR organization within assigned client group and inform work priorities

• Operate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, succession planning, communications, and other strategic initiatives

• Counsel and provide assistance to employees and managers, guided by the company's policies and relevant laws/regulations

• 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 processing HR transactions

• Hire, develop and retain high performing direct reports

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree

• 5+ years of professional human resources experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior direct leadership experience

• Experience in manufacturing, government contracting, or start-up environments

• Bilingual Spanish

• Demonstrated success at building effective relationships

• Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on

• Human resources certification or professional human resources affiliations

• Experience using 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:

• Able to work long hours and weekends as needed

• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

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 notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Brownsville, Texas
• Company:
  SpaceX