Human Resources Manager

Space Tango LLC • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Space Tango is an innovative space technology company based in Lexington, Kentucky, developing automated systems and payloads to support research, development, and manufacturing in microgravity. Its multidisciplinary team works across engineering, science, and mission operations to manufacture health and technology products in space.

Space Tango is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Manager to support employees, strengthen company culture, and build the team and leadership capabilities needed for continued growth. As the primary HR professional, this role owns daily HR operations and partners with leadership on recruiting, employee development, and organizational needs. The work ranges from benefits questions and onboarding details to manager coaching and recruiting specialized technical talent. The ideal candidate has experience supporting a growing company, works effectively in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and approachable communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including broad, hands-on responsibility across core HR functions.
• Experience supporting a growing small or medium-sized company, preferably as the primary HR professional or as part of a small team.
• Demonstrated success recruiting technical professionals and partnering closely with hiring managers.
• Experience managing employee relations, coaching managers, and supporting leadership development.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and balance immediate needs with longer-term improvements.
• Strong knowledge of employment practices, benefits administration, and HR compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, discretion, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting engineering, technology, manufacturing, aerospace, or another technical workforce.
• HRIS implementation experience.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Own daily HR operations, including benefits, leave, employee records, HR systems, policies, compliance activities, and payroll coordination.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee questions and outside HR service providers.
• Lead recruiting and hiring by partnering with hiring managers, sourcing technical professionals, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, preparing offers, and managing onboarding.
• Manage employee relations and performance, including addressing concerns, conducting investigations, coaching managers, and handling documentation, corrective actions, and offboarding with discretion and consistency.
• Build relationships across the team, gather employee feedback, and carry out initiatives that strengthen communication, collaboration, accountability, and engagement.
• Coordinate performance reviews, coach managers, identify development needs, and implement opportunities to prepare employees for greater responsibility.
• Work with the CFO and leadership on salary benchmarking, compensation reviews, incentive programs, and staffing needs.
• Identify gaps in HR practices, implement improvements, keep required activities and deadlines on track, adapt to changing priorities, and coordinate with legal counsel and other specialists when needed.

What This Job Offers

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