Principal HR Business Partner

BLUE ORIGIN • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

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. Blue Origin’s Operations organization builds the systems that power our mission to build a road to space. As manufacturing and production capabilities expand across multiple sites, the workforce strategy supporting those teams must scale with equal rigor. We want a Principal Human Resources Partner to provide strategic advice and operational support to senior leaders within Operations. This role links business strategy, workforce architecture, and organizational performance. It makes sure the organization has the leadership strength, workforce framework, and talent plan required to implement initiatives at scale. This role functions mainly at the organizational and leadership level, collaborating directly with senior operational leaders. Together, they address sophisticated business challenges related to workforce planning, organizational development, leadership efficiency, and operational performance. This role requires a working leader who brings both strategic perspective and operational execution. They translate business priorities into workforce solutions and influence across teams. Role Overview: As an HR leader, you will collaborate with leaders in manufacturing, supply chain, production, technology, and engineering teams growing quickly to meet mission demands. You will play a key role in crafting how the organization expands—helping leaders manage organizational change, workforce growth, leadership development, and operational workforce plans. This is a high-impact individual contributor position with influence across the business and HR network. The candidate will have extensive experience supporting operational settings and will thrive in fast-paced environments where both speed and good judgment are crucial. This position suits someone motivated by solving complex organizational issues, working closely with leaders, and creating practical workforce solutions that drive operational success.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, ideally supporting technology, manufacturing, industrial, or operations client groups.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the industry.
• Expertise across various HR/People channels, including compensation & benefits, compliance, employee relations, and learning and development.
• Proven ability to perform well in rapidly changing, challenging, performance-focused environments.
• Clear, empathetic, and effective communicator, adept at adjusting approaches based on audience needs.
• Strong collaborator and mentor, delivering feedback that cultivate trust and partnership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
• Data-driven and diligent, with a strategic approach.
• U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data.
• 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.
• Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Nice To Haves

• 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 an 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior operations leaders, helping build decisions related to workforce strategy, organizational efficiency, and leadership capability.
• Lead complex organizational development and workforce transformation efforts, including structural changes, capability development, and scaling of operational teams.
• Cooperate with leaders to formulate workforce strategies matching operational demand, such as workforce mix, shift scheduling, capacity planning, and talent pipelines.
• Provide leadership mentorship on organizational health, performance management, and team efficiency, helping leaders build high-accountability, high-performing organizations.
• Use workforce data and analytics to identify trends, diagnose organizational challenges, and guide strategic talent decisions.
• Influence cross-functional partners—including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Talent Management, and Employee Relations—to deliver coordinated workforce solutions aligned to operational priorities.
• Act as a link between HR partner groups, guaranteeing alignment and uniformity in workforce initiatives affecting operations.
• Navigate complex employee relations matters with a balanced approach that reinforces fairness, accountability, and operational standards.
• Drive leadership alignment and execution during periods of organizational change, business growth, and operational transformation.

Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Associate degree