People Business Partner (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite near Denver, Colorado, or Long Beach, California. U.S. work authorization is required under ITAR regulations.

Base salary: $115,000–$170,000 per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors for U.S. and allied space security.

What you will do

• Serve as a strategic People Business Partner for engineering leaders, advising on organizational design, talent planning, leadership development, and workforce strategy.
• Guide managers through performance management, succession planning, career development, talent reviews, and engagement initiatives.
• Own low-to-moderate complexity employee relations cases, including investigations and manager consultation.
• Support compensation cycles through market benchmarking, data analysis, and collaboration with the Compensation Manager.
• Analyze engagement, attrition, and performance data to identify risks and provide insights for executive readouts.
• Support capability building, change initiatives, restructures, workforce planning, and rapid organizational scaling.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–4+ years in a Business Partner or strategic HR role.
• Experience supporting engineering functions and a strong foundation in performance management, talent planning, employee relations, and compensation support.
• Ability to build credibility with operationally focused leaders and manage ambiguity across multiple small teams.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with the Director, People Business Partner on complex decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be located near Denver or Long Beach and meet U.S. ITAR work-authorization requirements.

Nice to have

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Aerospace, defense, or high-growth technology experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven environment focused on creating asymmetric advantages, challenging assumptions, and strengthening teams.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off or accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees, plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, catered lunches, snacks, and equity participation.