Senior People Business Partner

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Long Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
122K-182K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Partners with Engineering leaders to align people strategy with business priorities. Advises on organizational design, workforce planning, performance, change management, and employee relations; coaches leaders, supports high-performing teams, translates business insights into practical solutions, and communicates recommendations clearly. Requires 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including HR business partnering.
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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the team:

The People Business Partner Team at Relativity Space operates at the intersection of our people and our business. We serve as strategic partners and trusted advisors to leaders, bringing strong business judgment, People expertise, and practical solutions to complex organizational challenges. In a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve quickly, we stay focused on what matters most—enabling high-performing teams and helping Relativity achieve its audacious goals.

About the role:

  • Partner with Engineering leaders to align people strategy with business priorities and outcomes.
  • Advise on people and organizational challenges across org design, workforce planning, performance, change management, and ER.
  • Coach and influence leaders to build high-performing teams and navigate difficult decisions with clarity and empathy.
  • Turn business needs and insights into practical solutions and actions that drive meaningful impact.
  • Communicate complex issues and recommendations clearly and simply, enabling leaders to make informed decisions.

About you:

  • 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including experience as an HR/PBP supporting business leaders.
  • Strong judgment and ability to independently manage day-to-day people and organizational challenges.
  • Skilled coach and business partner who can build credibility, influence leaders, and navigate challenging conversations.
  • Strong ownership and execution, with the ability to turn ambiguous needs into practical solutions and drive work through completion.
  • Ability to use data and business context to identify trends, develop recommendations, and inform decisions.

Nice to haves:

  • Experience supporting Engineering or other highly technical organizations.
  • Experience working in high-growth, fast-paced technology environments.
  • Experience using people analytics to identify trends and inform organizational decisions.
  • HR degree or certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, or related).

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$122,000—$182,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
  • Experience as an HR or People Business Partner supporting business leaders
  • Strong judgment and ability to independently manage day-to-day people and organizational challenges
  • Ability to coach and influence leaders, build credibility, and navigate challenging conversations
  • Strong ownership and execution skills, including turning ambiguous needs into practical solutions
  • Ability to use data and business context to identify trends, develop recommendations, and inform decisions
  • Experience supporting Engineering or other highly technical organizations
  • Experience in high-growth, fast-paced technology environments
  • Experience using people analytics to identify trends and inform organizational decisions
  • HR degree or certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision, with company‑funded HSA contributions and mental‑health resources. Access to services like One Medical and strong core insurance are highlighted as standouts.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes generous parental leave and a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and related needs. These programs are repeatedly highlighted as meaningful benefits.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes PTO, sick‑time accruals, 11 company holidays, and personal‑choice holidays. The overall allotment is often characterized as generous.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Why Work With Us

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

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At Relativity Space, we are an office-first company. We believe our best work happens in person—where collaboration is faster, problem-solving is sharper, and ideas flow more freely.

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