HR Business Partner
Job description
About the role
HR Business Partner
Hermeus operates at the intersection of defense aviation and high-velocity development. The company specializes in rapid iterative prototyping to create the fastest aircraft currently flying. This operational model delivers high-speed systems tailored to the modern battlefield. Collaboration with the Department of War provides the national and allied high-speed capabilities necessary for a durable, asymmetric advantage. The HR Business Partner role in Los Angeles is integral to this mission.
The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic architect for the Los Angeles site. This position aligns people strategy directly with demanding flight objectives and business goals. Success requires balancing tactical execution with long-term organizational planning. The partner ensures smooth HR operations and strict compliance within the fast-paced aerospace environment. They enable Los Angeles units to execute complex defense programs without operational delay. The role shapes daily work rhythms to help colleagues manage intense timelines effectively.
Key Responsibilities
The partner designs specific intake rituals to capture precise hiring needs for critical flight projects. They clarify role expectations to ensure immediate readiness and project alignment. Orchestrating build structures involves partnering with leaders to define team layouts and capability roadmaps. This includes guiding review practices that evaluate performance and align incentives. The partner supports growth across technical groups through structured feedback mechanisms.
They champion end-to-end people processes coordinating hiring, onboarding, and deployment. This ensures critical programs maintain momentum and staffing continuity. Forging partner compacts with external vendors and agencies is essential. The goal is securing talent and services in a timely, reliable manner. Mapping and refining candidate flow helps qualified applicants move steadily through defense roles. Analyzing workforce data identifies risks and forecasts gaps for operational continuity.
The partner champions learning initiatives to upskill teams on essential policies and tools. This training is vital for aerospace compliance and operational excellence. They ensure teams remain current on procedures and regulatory requirements. Maintaining deep knowledge of local labor regulations ensures policy consistency. Clear communication using precise language is mandatory when handling confidential information.
Requirements
Clearance eligibility for US government work on sensitive defense programs is mandatory. The candidate must bring three years of managing complex employment and compliance activities. Payroll management experience within this context is a core requirement. Demonstrated experience applying frameworks that organize work is necessary. These frameworks must track progress and actively manage risk.
The partner communicates using precise language while exercising discretion with sensitive data. They maintain current knowledge of local labor regulations and legal mandates. This ensures all policies remain legally compliant and operationally sound.
Nice to Have and Tools
Experience supporting executives in a fast-paced aerospace environment is a significant advantage. The partner utilizes a specific suite of tools to perform their duties. Core tools include Workday, Greenhouse, and Microsoft Office. Proficiency with Okta, Coupa, Jira, and Slack is required for daily operations. These platforms support workflow management and stakeholder communication.
Practical Information
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Los Angeles, California. The compensation package includes a base salary of $175,000 per year for a candidate with 3 to 5 years of experience. Benefits and specific details may vary. All information is confirmed Candidates are advised to review the official page for the most current instructions and requirements.
About the company
We reclaim the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build fast and powerful aircraft on relevant timelines. Our teams design and test high-speed systems that give our nation and its allies clear advantage in the sky. We focus on deterring global threats through disciplined engineering, repeatable experimentation, and reliable execution.
You will refine designs, validate performance, and turn ideas into flying hardware quickly and safely.