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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are currently looking for a VP of Talent, Culture and Total Rewards reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. You will lead a passionate and accomplished team of experts across Talent Management, Learning and Development, Organizational Effectiveness and Compensation and Benefits. This role is responsible for talent strategies that ensures that we have the right talent in support of Blue’s overall mission. You will work across the HR organization and with our senior business leaders to evolve and build programs that are focused on driving a culture of ownership, decisiveness, and high performance. We’re seeking a leader who can develop and implement both short- and long-term strategies that are in alignment with Blue’s business goals.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement total reward programs. Develop competitive compensation structures with comprehensive benefits packages that allows Blue to attract and retain the best talent.
• Market analysis and benchmarking to help Blue stay ahead of the relevant talent trends with ideas on how we evolve our programs to stay competitive.
• Performance management and incentive alignment. Integrating compensation structures with performance goals to drive the overall culture.
• Lead efforts to cultivate a positive workplace culture through employee engagement programs, diversity and inclusion integration strategies and leadership development.
• Executive leadership over team of specialists through program design and execution.
• Work with senior business leaders to create talent mechanisms that aligns with Blue’s overall approach to talent management.
• Own organizational assessment, vision creation, and organizational design improvements that support enterprise mission and vision goals.
• Understand talent insights and build programs/goals that proactively addresses critical opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Design, or similar, to include enterprise or large business unit ownership of creating and implementing talent management solutions
• Experience directing a team of people leaders
• Deep understanding of effective succession, development, and performance management strategies across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to build from scratch as well as improve/revamp talent management programs
• Industry experience with both exempt and nonexempt workforces
• Successful introduction of technical solutions that support talent management strategies
• Deep expertise of HR processes, especially performance management, driving culture change or adoption, talent review and calibration.
• Strong analytical capabilities, a process improvement mentality and ability to influence others with data-driven recommendations.
• Executive presence in communicating risk and solution insights across all levels
• Familiarity with successful compensation, benefits, and learning and development program management
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or SHRM certifications
• Advanced degree in Org Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management or Management strongly preferred
• Diverse industry experience (manufacturing, technical, services, etc.)

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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.

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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