Sr. Director, Learning & Organizational Development

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.  

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.  

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the RoleThe Sr. Director, HR Operations is a senior executive leader responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously optimizing the organization's enterprise-wide HR operations strategy. This role oversees the full spectrum of HR service delivery—including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance—ensuring that operations are efficient, scalable, and aligned with broader business objectives. The Sr. Director drives large-scale HR transformation efforts, including shared services implementations, HR technology deployments, and global process standardization, while managing substantial operational budgets and vendor relationships across multiple geographies. Acting as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and the board, this leader translates HR operations performance into actionable insights and measurable business value, all while leading and developing subordinate managers and their teams through complex organizational change.
The Sr. Director, HR Operations leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide HR operations strategies that align with business objectives and optimize service delivery across all HR functions, driving large-scale transformation initiatives such as shared services implementations, HR technology deployments, and global process standardization while ensuring on-time, on-budget execution with minimal business disruption. This leader owns substantial operational budgets—applying strong financial acumen to analyze cost structures and identify efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities—and establishes and governs global HR operations, including vendor management, outsourcing strategies, and governance frameworks across multiple geographies. The role is also responsible for developing HR operational metrics, analytics, and executive reporting frameworks that deliver actionable insights to leadership, providing strategic direction to subordinate managers overseeing HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and compliance functions, and guiding cross-functional teams through complex organizational changes affecting HR service delivery, processes, and technology. Finally, the Sr. Director serves as a key strategic partner to C-suite executives, board members, and external partners on matters of HR operations and organizational effectiveness, ultimately building and executing a comprehensive HR operations strategy that drives efficiency, enhances employee experience, and delivers measurable business value.About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree).
• Proven track record of successfully managing large teams and complex, multi-faceted projects.
• Extensive executive-level experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide HR operations strategies that align with business objectives and optimize service delivery across multiple HR functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale HR transformation initiatives, including shared services implementations, HR technology deployments, and global process standardization.
• Advanced knowledge of HR service delivery models, HR information systems, and emerging HR technologies, with proven ability to leverage technology to transform HR operations.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated ability to manage substantial operational budgets, analyze cost structures, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Experience establishing and managing global HR operations, including vendor management, outsourcing strategies, and governance frameworks across multiple geographies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement HR operational metrics, analytics capabilities, and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to provide direction through subordinate managers overseeing HR operational functions such as HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and HR compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through complex organizational changes impacting HR service delivery models, processes, and technologies.
• Exceptional ability to build and execute comprehensive HR operations strategies that drive organizational efficiency, enhance employee experience, and deliver measurable business value.
• Strategic relationship management experience interacting effectively with C-suite executives, board members, and external partners on matters related to HR operations and organizational effectiveness.
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in HR, Organizational Development, or related field).
• Experience in a global or multinational organization with exposure to diverse regulatory and cultural environments.

Compensation:

Pay Range:

$214,276.00 - $294,649.00

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. 

 
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.