HR Partner - Second Shift

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

8d • $112,059 - $156,883

About The Position

Blue Origin’s People Experience Team is seeking an HR Partner to provide dedicated support to second-shift, night, and weekend employees and leaders. The role is the primary HR point of contact for these off-hour populations and owns their employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, engagement, retention, workforce planning, and policy interpretation. The HR Partner works directly with operations leaders to advance people strategies, coach frontline managers, independently resolve complex employee concerns, and respond to escalations outside standard business hours.

The role connects off-hour employees with the broader People Experience organization, coordinating across time zones to support a consistent employee experience. It surfaces workforce trends and insights and partners with Learning and Development and Employee Relations on solutions tailored to a non-traditional workforce. Responsibilities also include strategic HR support, compliance and policy implementation, HR data analysis, change and culture initiatives, and execution of HR programs.

The position is part of Blue Origin’s corporate functions and provides centralized support across business units, functions, and locations. The schedule is nights and weekends. Travel is expected up to 10% of the time, and relocation is provided. Multiple positions are available; preferred locations are Alabama, Florida, and Washington.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience/certification experience.
• At least 5 years of progressive HR experience, including partnering with business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Experience using data to generate HR insights and inform decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships across all organizational levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to HR challenges.
• Ability to meet the stated U.S. employment eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, or high-tech industries.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience supporting hourly and non-exempt workforce populations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business objectives and team performance.
• Advise on employee concerns, investigate workplace issues, and support fair, consistent resolutions in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Guide managers and employees on performance expectations, feedback, and development plans.
• Support adherence to employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices, and provide guidance on workplace compliance.
• Use HR data and analytics to generate insights, monitor workforce trends, and support data-based decision-making.
• Lead and support change initiatives, employee engagement, and a positive work environment.
• Assist with implementing HR programs, including engagement surveys and leadership development programs.
• Help develop, refine, and communicate HR policies.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for second-shift, night, and weekend employees and leaders, owning the employee lifecycle for those populations.
• Coach frontline managers in real time, independently resolve complex employee concerns, and act on escalations outside standard business hours.
• Coordinate across time zones to maintain a consistent employee experience and share workforce trends and insights.
• Partner with Learning and Development and Employee Relations to deliver solutions for the off-hour workforce.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, and other factors; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed.
• Relocation provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level