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Ursa Major

Senior People Operations Business Partner

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Berthoud, CO
110K-130K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Berthoud, CO
110K-130K Annually
Senior level
Partner with leaders to design and execute people strategies, including onboarding, performance management, compensation, compliance, workforce planning, HR analytics, total rewards, and employee relations. Coach leaders, build scalable HR processes, drive inclusion, and manage payroll/benefits and vendor relationships to support organizational effectiveness and growth.
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The future of aerospace and defense starts here. 


Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands. 

We are looking to hire a Senior HR Business Partner to provide critical support to our teams. This role will partner with staff to develop and execute people strategies and policies focused on organizational effectiveness, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, compensation, and compliance.


Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement programs, policies, and practices with team leaders throughout Ursa that foster our values of conviction, cohesion, and humility, promote team success, and align with business strategies.
  • Execute a cadence of regular check-ins with team leaders to improve team performance and increase team talent density.
  • Champion Inclusion efforts and provide support for initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive culture.
  • Partner with talent acquisition to devise workforce planning strategies and assist with internal mobility and succession planning.
  • Maintain compliance with all state and federal employment requirements.
  • Lead the development and implementation of People Operations plans and solutions that deliver results while maintaining an engaged workforce.
  • Provide compensation support to leaders for salary actions including salary reviews, promotions, and compensation analysis.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition and Org Development teams to build scalable recruiting and training processes to ensure a sustainable pipeline of external and internal talent mobility.
  • Coach and guide team leaders on complex people issues, identifying, investigating, and resolving employee issues, concerns, etc.
  • Develop tools that allow for a data driven approach to People Ops aimed at identifying trends in the business and proactively provide solutions to areas of opportunity.
  • Manage Total Rewards processes, including managing Payroll & Benefits Admin and working with external vendors and People Ops Director to select company benefits each year.
  • Provides coaching and mentorship to direct reports to ensure all team members have the resources necessary to perform their responsibilities accurately and effectively, while ensuring growth and development opportunities. This includes weekly 1:1s and check-ins.
  • Other job duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience, across a variety of HR disciplines (i.e. Compensation, organizational design, payroll and benefits, Operations, Compliance, etc.)
  • Experience utilizing HR analytics to influence business leaders and drive decision making
  • Experience implementing HR processes, business transformation strategies and organizational design initiatives in high growth teams.
  • Experience solving complex employee issues with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
  • Understanding of financial principals, inclusive of people budgets, with the ability to clarify manager questions on such issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or graduate degree in related field
  • Experience with HRIS/HCM implementation and associated change management skills
  • Experience with execution of performance management cycles
  • Experience in coaching and advising employees at multiple employment levels and settings.
  • Adept at handling multiple competing priorities and duties in a fast-paced, results driven, rapidly changing environment.
  • In-depth working knowledge, experience and understanding of Human Resources including Employee Relations, HRIS, Benefits, Compensation, and Training and Organizational Development.
  • Evaluate organizational design and make recommendations to optimize performance, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $110,000 - $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. 

Classification: Full-time Exempt



Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
  • Equity Grants in the Company

How To Apply: 
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
 
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
 
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. 
 
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 
No outside recruiters, please.
 

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