Sr HR Business Partner - Van Horn, TX

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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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!  

Are you ready to lead human resources for one of the most dynamic and unique sites at Blue Origin? As the Site HR Leader for Launch Site One (LSO) in Van Horn, Texas, you will play a pivotal role in supporting a high-performing workforce and ensuring seamless HR support for all site employees and operations. LSO is a fast-paced environment where you’ll work autonomously and collaboratively to address diverse business and employee needs, from workforce planning and site-specific perks to crisis management for launches and engine testing.

This role is ideal for an HR leader who thrives on autonomy, embraces challenges, and is energized by working in a mission-critical setting. If you’re a proactive problem solver with a passion for results, we’d love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the HR point of contact for all employees at LSO, addressing morale, engagement, and site-specific needs regardless of reporting relationships.

• Collaborate with site leadership and HRBP teams to align HR strategies with operational goals.

• Lead site-level workforce planning, including managing shift configurations and ensuring workforce readiness to meet business demands.

• Develop and support strategies to recruit, retain, and upskill employees for site-specific needs.

• Champion site-specific benefits and perks to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

• Foster an inclusive, positive work environment through proactive engagement and relationship building.

• Serve as a critical member of the Crisis Management Team during launches and engine testing, ensuring alignment between HR and operational priorities.

• Provide coaching to leaders and employees, resolve employee relations concerns, and manage investigations in alignment with Blue Origin policies and applicable laws.

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and company policies.

• Analyze HR metrics, identify trends, and recommend data-driven solutions to improve organizational effectiveness.

• Collaborate with leadership to anticipate and address workforce challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of HR generalist experience, including employee/labor relations, workforce planning, and leadership coaching.

• At least 2 years of experience in high-tech, manufacturing, or similarly dynamic environments.

• Strong knowledge of employment laws (e.g., FLSA, ADA, EEOC) and a demonstrated ability to manage investigations and employee relations with professionalism and discretion.

• Exceptional communication, project management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

• Proven ability to build trust, influence leaders, and navigate complex situations with tact and sound judgment.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 

Why Launch Site One?

LSO is more than just a workplace – it’s the heart of Blue Origin’s innovation and mission to enable millions of people to live and work in space. As the Site HR Leader, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting this vision by ensuring our workforce is engaged, aligned, and ready to deliver. Relocation assistance and a competitive, location-specific benefits package are available for the selected candidate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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 (DIBDS) 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, 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.

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.

• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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