Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

SpaceX is seeking a professional to manage employee relations and investigations at our Redmond site. You will act as a primary advisor to leadership and staff, ensuring organizational policies align with our mission to expand human presence into space. This position requires a strategic thinker who can navigate complex employee situations while maintaining a high level of discretion. You will be instrumental in fostering a fair and consistent employee experience across the organization. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying trends and implementing solutions that support the workforce. You will serve as a critical link between the human resources department and the operational teams on the ground. Success in this position will be measured by your ability to resolve issues efficiently and uphold the company's standards.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Investigate complex employee relations matters and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and drive organizational improvements.
• Design and deliver leadership development initiatives to enhance management capabilities.
• Partner with recruiting teams to streamline the hiring process for critical roles.
• Coordinate with compensation specialists to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Liaise with benefits experts to optimize programs and improve employee satisfaction.
• Drive the end-to-end processing of internal transfers and promotions.
• Facilitate exit interviews to capture insights and improve retention strategies.
• Draft and update human resources policies to reflect current best practices.
• Configure and maintain employee records in HR information systems accurately.
• Execute background checks and ensure compliance with all security protocols.
• Support the implementation of new HR technologies and process improvements.
• Monitor leave requests and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on employment law and company policies.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor degree.
• Bring 4+ years of professional experience in human resources.
• Maintain U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee, or asylee status to satisfy ITAR requirements.
• Commit to working onsite in Redmond, WA.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Show proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exhibit strong judgment in resolving sensitive employee issues.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Display a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Have experience working with enterprise-level HR systems.
• Be prepared to relocate if not currently residing in the Redmond area.
• Accept the requirement to work weekends or extended hours as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting both exempt and hourly staff in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Background in independently handling employee relations investigations.
• Proficiency with Greenhouse, UltiPro, or Workday.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Practical notes

This role is not remote and requires relocation to the Redmond area if you are not currently local. You may be required to work weekends or extended hours, and travel to other company sites up to 10 percent of the time. Compensation includes base salary, potential stock options or long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks of vacation, and at least 10 paid holidays. Company shuttles are available for travel between select Seattle locations and the Redmond office.

About the company

Based in Starbase, Texas, a company pursues work in spaceflight, telecom, and artificial intelligence. A unit handles rocket launches, leading yearly orbital counts beyond other national and commercial teams. Another unit runs Starlink, a satellite communications firm. A third area, through SpaceXAI, advances Grok and AI integration with X, while managing data center operations. Roles often cross these paths. Candidates with engineering, software, or operations backgrounds may find chances to join projects that span launch, connectivity, and machine learning efforts in this Texas-based enterprise.