Sr HR Compliance Specialist

Blue Origin • Southgate, WA

7d • $130,518 - $182,724

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. We are seeking a strategic and operationally strong HR Compliance Specialist to join Blue Origin’s People Experience Team (PXT). This role will own the development, implementation, and continuous evolution of Blue Origin’s HR compliance programs, policies, and processes across all HR functions, including HR Operations, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, HR Partners, and Total Rewards. This position is designed for a compliance builder, someone who can create enterprise-wide frameworks from the ground up, operationalize them across various sites, and sustain ongoing compliance in a highly regulated and evolving environment. The successful candidate will manage the full compliance lifecycle: policy creation, program management, auditing, reporting, and education, while remaining abreast of legal, regulatory, and industry changes that affect Blue Origin’s workforce. This role is critical in maintaining compliance not only with traditional employment laws, but also with aerospace, manufacturing, Maritime, and Department of Transportation)regulatory requirements. You will collaborate closely with Legal, Security, and business leadership to ensure our people operations remain compliant, consistent, and scalable as Blue Origin continues to grow. Special Mentions Relocation provided Travel expected up to 30% of the time

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR compliance, employee relations, or HR operations.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO, and wage/hour) and experience applying them in complex environments.
• Experience with DOT, Maritime, or other transportation and safety-related compliance programs.
• Proven success in developing and operationalizing HR compliance programs and policies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence across multiple functions and business units.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or other highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in program and policy management, including framework development, rollout, and audit readiness.
• Familiarity with ITAR, export control, and classified program compliance.
• A dvanced degree or certification (e.g., Juris Master, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or compliance certification).
• Proven ability to build sustainable compliance mechanisms that balance rigor with business agility.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Blue Origin’s HR compliance programs and policies, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry-specific standards (aerospace, maritime, and DOT).
• Serve as the enterprise compliance anchor for all People Experience functions, providing guidance and oversight across HR Operations, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, and Total Rewards.
• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of HR compliance frameworks, including risk assessments, audits, reporting mechanisms, and continuous improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, Maritime, ITAR, export control, and other regulatory requirements impacting Blue Origin’s workforce.
• Partner with Legal, Security, and HR leadership to mitigate compliance risks and strengthen governance across HR policies and processes.
• Draft, maintain, and operationalize company-wide HR policies, ensuring alignment with evolving employment laws and internal standards.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and education programs for leaders and HR teams, reinforcing a culture of accountability and compliance awareness.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and emerging compliance trends, proactively updating programs and policies to reflect new requirements.
• Partner with HR systems and analytics teams to track metrics, identify trends, and provide data-driven insights into compliance health and risk areas.
• Provide executive-level reporting on compliance status, risk mitigation actions, and program maturity across the People Experience organization.

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.
• 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 subject to change and cancellation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees