Head of Talent Management

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Stratolaunch is a technology accelerator that engineers operationally realistic testing at Mach 5+. Our air‑launched Talon testbeds are reusable, cost‑effective platforms that enable routine access to the hypersonic environment.

Role Overview

The Head of Talent Management is a senior HR leader serving as the primary onsite HR leader in Mojave. This role shapes and executes talent strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, leadership capability, and workforce performance in a highly technical, operational, and compliance‑driven environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and managers on talent, organizational effectiveness, and employee‑related matters.
• Partner with the CHRO to develop and execute people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Serve as the primary onsite HR decision‑maker in Mojave, escalating complex or high‑risk matters as appropriate.
• Lead change‑management initiatives related to growth, restructuring, or cultural renovation.
• Oversee employee relations matters including investigations, performance issues, policy interpretation, and corrective actions.
• Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant application of company policies and employment practices.
• Coach managers on effective employee management, conflict resolution, and difficult conversations.
• Own and continuously improve the company’s performance‑management philosophy, processes, and tools.
• Drive a culture of accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with leaders to ensure effective goal‑setting, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Design and implement training and development programs for individual contributors, managers, and leaders.
• Lead employee engagement strategies, surveys, and action planning.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small onsite HR team.
• Ensure operational excellence across HR processes and employee‑facing services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant focus on employee relations and talent management.
• Prior experience managing and developing HR professionals.
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels.
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and decision‑making skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• High emotional intelligence and credibility with employees at all levels.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions‑oriented.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, or other highly regulated environments.
• Master’s degree or relevant HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP).
• Experience supporting technical or operational work forces.

Location

This position is located in Mojave, CA.

Benefits

• 9/80 schedule.
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs).
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• 50% company match on 401(k) contributions, up to $11,500.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stratolaunch is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our management team does not tolerate discrimination or harassment at any point during our employees’ and applicants’ time with us.

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