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Sr. HR Business Partner

Join SpaceX as a Sr. HR Business Partner to drive employee relations and optimize HR strategies in a dynamic environment.

Location
Hawthorne, CA, United States
Compensation
$115k–$140k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 1 day ago

First seen on Joblaze 17 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 17 hours ago

What you'll build

  • Respond to employee inquiries and complaints
  • Operate as a key business partner on workforce analytics
  • Work closely with HR functional experts
  • Facilitate internal transfers and promotion opportunities
  • Assist with the creation of HR policies and processes

Must have

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of human resources experience

Nice to have

  • Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
  • Experience independently handling employee relations issues
  • Familiarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or Workday
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Practical constraints

  • This is not a remote or hybrid position
  • Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

401k Match Paid Vacation Equity/Stock Options Paid Holidays Health Insurance Parental Leave

Joblaze summary

In the role of Sr. HR Business Partner at SpaceX, the individual will engage daily with employees and management to address HR-related inquiries, facilitate internal transfers, and drive employee retention strategies. Key skills include a strong background in human resources, particularly in engineering or manufacturing environments, along with proficiency in HR systems like Workday. This position is suited for someone with over five years of experience who can navigate complex employee relations issues while fostering effective relationships across various levels of the organization.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 26, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page September 26, 2026.
  • Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,887).
  • Starts above 15% of 1191 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 183 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Sr. HR Business Partner role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What's the salary range?
SpaceX lists $115,000–$140,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. HR Business Partner role.
Where is the role based?
SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Sr. HR Business Partner role at SpaceX.

From the original posting

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.

SR. HUMAN RESOURCES BUSINESS PARTNER (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS INVESTIGATION)

As a Sr. 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 functions
  • Operate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, and other strategic initiatives
  • Work 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 programs
  • Counsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations
  • Facilitate internal transfers, oversee and facilitate promotion opportunities, conduct exit interviews, and identify trends to support retention, career development and to minimize risk for the business
  • Work with managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change efforts
  • Assist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processes
  • Uphold standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
  • Maintain employee files and process HR transactions in Workday

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of human resources experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce
  • Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
  • Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on
  • Experience independently handling employee relations issues
  • Familiarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or Workday
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work
  • Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
  • Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
  • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
HR Business Partner/Senior: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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