Onboarding Specialist - Training/L&D

New Employee Orientation Program Lead

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

This is a fixed-term, 6 month contract role based in Merritt Island, FL.

As part of a hardworking team of learning and development specialists, you will serve as the operational anchor for Blue Origin's New Employee Orientation (NEO) program, with heightened support in Florida. This fixed-term role provides dedicated logistics support during a period of elevated hiring volume, ensuring every new employee receives a seamless and high-quality Day 1 experience. You will own the end-to-end operational tasks that make orientation run smoothly—from pre-event preparation to real-time execution and teardown—while enabling our program owner and facilitators to focus on delivering the exceptional orientation every new Blue Origin employee deserves. This role will also provide general administrative support for our Rewards & Recognition programs including event planning logistics, on-site event support and responding to employee inquiries.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Execute Day 1 room setup and teardown for all orientation sessions
• Build swag bags and maintain swag inventory levels
• Print and organize employee handbooks and orientation materials
• Place and coordinate lunch orders for orientation sessions
• Manage roster edits and data corrections in partnership with the program owner and facilitators
• Coordinate and distribute host communications, including links and special considerations
• Provide real-time coordination with IT, Facilities, and site admins/leads
• Communicate with Blue Guides and manage no-shows or last-minute schedule adjustments (Florida)
• Troubleshoot and resolve last-minute room changes or logistical issues on the ground
• Support the transition to and execution of a two-room NEO arrangement, ensuring on-time schedule
• Serve as the dedicated on-site operational lead, ensuring no new employee is left without support
• Other duties as assigned (Rewards & Recognition events, HR Town Halls, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in onboarding/new hire orientation programs, event coordination, HR operations, or administrative roles
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Facilities, or HR teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Welcoming, engaging and collaborative
• High attention to detail and proactive approach
• Experience supporting employee onboarding or new hire orientation programs
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented in high-pressure, real-time situations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams)
• Background in logistics coordination, facilities support, and/or event management
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) or learning management systems (LMS) - preferred

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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