HR Projects Manager

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
In-Office
145K-215K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Other
The Role
Leads cross-functional HR projects from planning through implementation, improving HR systems, processes, policies, and programs. Partners with HR Business Partners and business leaders, uses people data and project metrics to guide decisions, supports organizational change, and ensures initiatives align with company strategy, culture, and compliance requirements. The role is full-time onsite in Palo Alto with up to 10% travel and occasional extended hours.
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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

HR PROJECTS MANAGER

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. You'll work closely with HR Business Partners, Corporate Business Operations, and business leaders to deliver initiatives that drive efficiency, consistency, and impact across the organization. We’re looking for someone with a strong HR foundation who can think strategically, execute precisely, and partner effectively across a wide range of stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 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)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Willing to travel up to 10%, based on project needs
  • Able to work extended hours or weekends when required
  • Must be able to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • This is a full-time onsite role based in Palo Alto, CA. Remote work will not be considered
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 3: $145,000.00 - $215,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]. 

Skills Required

  • 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
  • Experience with HR initiatives such as performance management, onboarding, or HR compliance
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Strong collaboration and influencing skills across all levels, including senior leadership
  • Experience using HRIS systems and people data to inform project decisions
  • Experience with Workday, Tableau, or Excel
  • Track record of improving HR programs or processes supporting business growth or transformation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Training or certification in project management, such as PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, SQL, or Power Automate
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%
  • Ability to work extended hours or weekends when required
  • Ability to pass an Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
  • Must meet ITAR authorization requirements

SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
  • Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.

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The Company
HQ: Hawthorne, CA
8,879 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.

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