Sr. HR Business Partner

Hawthorne · USD 115,000-140,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 25, 2026

At a glance

As a Sr. Human Resources Business Partner at SpaceX, you will partner with talented professionals to execute people strategies and retain talent.
You will coach employees and managers on HR policies and guidelines while ensuring the SpaceX mission is a constant reality for all employees.

Respond to employee inquiries, questions and complaints, and provide information, guidance and direction on employee relations issues, performance management, and other core HR functions
Operate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, and other strategic initiatives
Work closely with the functional experts in HR (recruiting, training and development, compensation, and benefits) to ensure programs are optimized for the needs of your client groups and to shape SpaceX-wide programs
Counsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations
Facilitate internal transfers, oversee and facilitate promotion opportunities, conduct exit interviews, and identify trends to support retention, career development and to minimize risk for the business
Work with managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change efforts
Assist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processes
Uphold standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
Maintain employee files and process HR transactions in Workday

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of human resources experience
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce
Demonstrated success at building effective relationships
Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on
Experience independently handling employee relations issues
Familiarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or Workday
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work
Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment

Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
Potential discretionary bonuses
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Short and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
3 weeks of paid vacation
10 or more paid holidays per year

This is not a remote or hybrid position and requires relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
Must be willing to travel to other SpaceX locations