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 of enabling human life on Mars.HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS) 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 functionsOperate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, and other strategic initiativesWork 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 programsCounsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulationsFacilitate internal transfers, oversee and facilitate promotion opportunities, conduct exit interviews, and identify trends to support retention, career development, and to minimize risk for the businessWork with managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change effortsAssist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processesUphold standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documentsMaintain employee files and process HR transactions in WorkdayBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree2+ years of human resources experiencePREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforceDemonstrated success at building effective relationshipsAbility to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-onExperience independently handling employee relations issuesFamiliarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or WorkdayExcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsAbility to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize workDemonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environmentExperience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPointADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Austin, TX areaPosition requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when neededMust be willing to travel to other SpaceX locationsITAR REQUIREMENTS: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 View email address on click.appcast.io.