Human Resources Business Partner

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.


Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies


The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we're building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what's next. And we're doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.


You'll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We're a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.


If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Position Description

Voyager Technologies is seeking an experienced and strategically minded Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as the dedicated people partner for one of Voyager's core business divisions. Reporting to the Senior Director, HR Business Partners, this role is the critical link between the business and the broader HR function, translating division-level goals into actionable people strategies while ensuring employees and leaders have the day-to-day HR support they need to perform at their best.

As an HRBP at Voyager, you will be embedded in your business unit - attending leadership meetings, advising organizational decisions, leading complex employee relations matters, and partnering with HR Centers of Excellence to bring the right programs, tools, and talent strategies to your client group. You will be expected to know your business deeply, speak the language of your leaders, and bring HR solutions that are practical, compliant, and mission-aligned.

The ideal candidate is a confident HR advisor with the presence to influence leaders, the judgment to navigate ambiguity, and the drive to build something meaningful in a high-growth environment.

Reporting Structure & Location

This role reports to the Senior HR Director, HR Business Partnerships and sits within the People department. The position is onsite, based out of San Diego, CA and will have multi-site responsibility.

What You'll Do

Strategic People Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the Site Leadership Team, partnering with leaders to develop and execute a long-term people strategy aligned to business priorities
• Champion Voyager Technologies' culture, values, and behaviors, creating an inclusive, engaging, and high-performance work environment.
• Partner with leaders to identify and solve complex people and organizational challenges, developing and implementing targeted strategies including engagement and retention initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Lead employee matters, including investigations, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with plant stakeholders and employees
• Coach leaders to strengthen frontline leadership capability and reduce risk through effective people management.

Talent, Capability & Organization

• Own workforce planning, staffing strategy, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development for the site.
• Partner with leaders to build organizational capability and support change initiatives.
• Partner with business leaders on organizational design, including organizational structure, roles, spans of control, and workforce alignment to support evolving business needs.

Change & Continuous Improvement

• Support the people and change management aspects of Voyager's site operating system and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enable disciplined routines, standard work, and leadership behaviors that support sustainable adoption of new ways of working.
• Use people data and metrics to identify trends, measure progress, and drive targeted improvement actions.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and HR processes.
• Maintain accurate HR data and support reporting/analytics.
• Accurately process employee payroll
• Partner with centers of excellence (COEs).

Travel

• Must be able to travel between multiple sites, as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a dedicated HR Business Partner role supporting a specific business unit or client group.
• Experience working with a highly technical/engineering-heavy and manufacturing workforce.
• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law compliance; California experience strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with HR COEs to deliver integrated people solutions within a business unit.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms (ADP, Workday, or similar) and comfort generating and interpreting workforce data.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze workforce data, create reports, utilize formulas, and translate data into actionable business insights.
• High degree of professional discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters.

Preferred

• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification.
• Experience working with ADP and WorkDay
• Experience supporting HR in a government contracting, defense, aerospace, or national security environment.
• Familiarity with DCAA compliance and OFCCP obligations.

The good faith base salary rangefor this role is $125,000-$155,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.


To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120-130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730-774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.


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California pay range

$125,000-$155,000 USD