Senior People Operations Partner​/Senior HRBP

Senior People Operations Partner/Senior HRBP

Tukwila, WA or Seattle, WA

About Us:

Black Sky is a real‑time intelligence company. We own and operate the world’s most advanced space‑based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high‑frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. Black Sky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy.

Black Sky’s data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting‑edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people‑first, customer‑focused and fun.

Responsibilities:

• Full life cycle recruiting: building the job requisition out with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, coaching managers and interviewers through the process, negotiating with candidates and running background and reference checks.
• Assist with compensation review and recommendations based on market data for new roles and annual reviews or adjustments.
• Assist with onboarding development and oversight to include new employee check‑ins, manager check‑ins, and general acclimation to the company.
• Categorize employee to labor categories (LCATS), validate with in appropriate bands for pay and experience.
• Lead and support employee relations investigations—including complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns—ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on workplace policies, conflict resolution, and employee relations matters.
• Support or organize recognition programs, cultural events, Black Sky Briefs and other engagement or team‑building activities that reflect our values and strengthen connections.
• Conduct exit interviews and work to incorporate feedback as appropriate.
• Partner with security to oversee the Washington State Safety Programs for our Seattle and Tukwila offices.
• Conduct regular check‑ins, surveys, and feedback sessions to identify engagement and employee relations trends.
• Work with the payroll team to support payroll review, with a focus on compliance and working within our SOX controls.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology or other relevant field of study.
• At least eight (8) years of experience as an HRBP to include: recruiting, employee relations/performance management, and other responsibilities listed above.
• Experience with Greenhouse or another similar ATS and ADP or another similar HRM.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, emotional intelligence and empathy.
• Previous experience working with an engineering or technology company, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfortable with autonomy and supporting local and geographically dispersed teams.
• Collaborative work style, strong ethics and business acumen are critical skills for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR Certification such as SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP or HRCI.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience recruiting for non‑exempt employees (specifically, technicians).
• Previous experience working for a publicly traded company.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Black Sky pays 100% of employee‑only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out‑of‑pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro‑rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre‑tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag

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