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 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:

• Responsible for overall HR support and maintaining insight for all HR activities for multiple groups or areas, across multiple SpaceX locations
• 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, and other strategic initiatives
• Create opportunities to proactively support and integrate with clients
• Counsel and provide assistance to employees and managers, guided by the company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations
• Handle sensitive issues and communications
• Synthesize data trends across groups to develop/test hypotheses, strategies and recommendations
• Manage client group succession planning
• 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 in Workday
• Hire, develop and retain high performing direct reports

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of professional human resources experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience, either leading people and/or multi-discipline projects

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior direct leadership experience
• Experience in manufacturing, government contracting, or start-up environments
• 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
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:    
    
Pay range:    
Human Resources Manager: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00/per year    
    
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.

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.  

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.