Blue Origin
Spaceflight
Sr.PrincipalHRBP,Manufacturing&Operations
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“Sr. Principal HRBP, Manufacturing & Operations at Blue Origin. Skills: HR strategy, Manufacturing operations, Employee relations. Define and drive enterprise HR strategy for manufacturing. Ensure consistency of HR practices across programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable operational success; Ensure HR practices are consistent, scalable, and aligned to production objectives; Enable HR Business Partners to operate effectively at a strategic level; Eliminate fragmentation in HR practices; Establish consistent approaches to technician engagement; Ensure structures enable efficient production and leadership effectiveness
Industry & Context.
Must be a U. S. citizen or national, U. S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U. S. as a refugee or granted asylum., Standard Background Check, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation, Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of progressive HR experience, significant experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or operations organizations, Demonstrated experience working with large hourly workforces in production environments, expertise in employee relations, labor strategy / union avoidance, workforce planning in manufacturing settings, Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority, Ability to navigate complex, multi-site organizations with diverse workforce needs
Nice to Have
Experience operating in high-growth or scaling environments
What You'll Do.
Define and drive enterprise HR strategy for manufacturing
Ensure consistency of HR practices across programs
Partner with Operations leadership to align workforce strategy
Serve as functional lead for partner teams
Drive cross-program collaboration
Lead development of site-based HR strategy
Ensure HR presence and support models are aligned
Act as subject matter expert for hourly workforce dynamics
Partner with Employee Relations to manage workforce sentiment
Support organizational design decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Operations leadership; Serve as the functional lead for partner teams supporting manufacturing; Partner with Employee Relations and leadership teams
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. 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. **Senior Principal, Human Resources – Manufacturin****g & Operations** The Senior Principal, Human Resources – Manufacturing is a critical role in shaping how HR supports Blue Origin’s transition to a production-oriented organization operating at scale. This role serves as the bridge between enterprise HR strategy and manufacturing execution, ensuring that our people practices enable operational success. **Role Overview** Blue Origin is seeking a Human Resources Leader for Manufacturing to lead the strategy, alignment, and execution of HR support across our manufacturing operations. This role operates as a senior individual contributor at the equivalent level of a Senior Director, with enterprise-wide scope across the largest and most operationally complex portion of the business. The leader will serve as the central point of coordination and thought leadership for all manufacturing HR, influencing leaders and HR Business Partners across multiple programs and sites. Collectively, these organizations represent approximately +6,000 employees, with a majority hourly workforce operating in production and launch environments. This role is designed to ensure that HR practices across manufacturing are consistent, scalable, and aligned to production objectives, while enabling HR Business Partners to operate effectively at a strategic level. **Key Responsibilities:** * Define and drive the enterprise H
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