Principal HR Business Partner

K2 Space • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

As a Principal HR Business Partner at K2 Space, you will serve as a senior strategic advisor to executive and functional leaders, shaping organizational design, talent strategy, and culture during a critical phase of company growth. Reporting to the Head of People, you will elevate and scale the HRBP function to meet the evolving needs of a high-performance aerospace organization.
You will translate business strategy into people strategy, proactively identifying organizational risks and opportunities, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring compliance across a complex, multi-state workforce. This role requires strong executive presence, deep labor and employment expertise (particularly in California), and the ability to operate strategically while remaining effective in high-stakes, hands-on situations.
If you are energized by building high-performing teams, influencing senior leaders, and shaping the next phase of growth in a cutting-edge space company, this role is for you.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including substantial experience at a senior or principal HRBP level
• Experience managing and developing HR team members
• Demonstrated success advising executives in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• Deep expertise in California labor and employment law, including wage and hour compliance, exempt/non-exempt classification, and investigations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence highly technical leaders
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable people strategies tied directly to business outcomes

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent advanced certification
• Experience in aerospace, engineering, hardware, or advanced technology startups
• Experience scaling organizations through rapid growth and major program milestones
• Strong background in people analytics and data-driven decision making
• Experience supporting mixed exempt and non-exempt workforces, including manufacturing or lab environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to executives, aligning organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy to business objectives
• Lead and scale the HRBP function, developing two direct reports and establishing high standards for strategic partnership and operational excellence
• Coach and influence senior leaders through complex organizational, performance, and leadership challenges
• Own complex employee relations matters and investigations, ensuring fair, timely, and legally sound outcomes while mitigating organizational risk
• Provide deep expertise in California labor law and multi-state compliance, proactively safeguarding the company as it scales
• Translate organizational insights and people data into actionable strategies that improve engagement, performance, and retention
• Partner cross-functionally to drive scalable people programs, change management efforts, and culture initiatives aligned with company growth and mission milestones

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and additional company perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed