HR Projects Manager

Palo Alto · Cape Canaveral, FL · Palo Alto - 1450 · USD 145,000-215,000 · 4+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 13, 2026

At a glance

As a Human Resources Projects Manager at SpaceX, you’ll be responsible for leading critical projects that improve how we operate, grow, and support our teams.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is deeply curious about how things work, and enjoys solving complex problems across people, process, and data.

Lead the design and execution of HR projects and initiatives across functions, geographies, and teams
Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to understand challenges and identify opportunities to improve tools, processes, and programs
Support and collaborate with HR Business Partners on projects/initiatives they are leading
Drive projects from planning through implementation—scoping goals, building timelines, identifying key milestones, and managing communications
Use data to define success metrics, monitor project progress, and inform recommendations
Collaborate with the HR Data team to surface and analyze trends that inform decision-making
Help develop and implement solutions that make HR processes more scalable, consistent, and aligned with company priorities
Support organizational change efforts, including restructuring, realignments, and other transformation work
Ensure projects align with company culture, business strategy, and compliance expectations

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of experience in HR or program management
6+ years of experience managing or leading cross-functional projects involving HR systems, processes, or policy implementation (including, but not limited to, core HR initiatives such as performance management, onboarding, HR compliance)

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Strong collaboration and influencing skills across all levels of the business, including senior leadership
Experience using HRIS systems and people data to inform project decisions (e.g., Workday, Tableau, Excel)
Track record of improving HR programs or processes that supported business growth or transformation
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
Training or certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, SQL, Power Automate)

Willing to travel up to 10%, based on project needs
This is a full-time onsite role based in Palo Alto, CA. Remote work will not be considered