ispace

Executive VP of Human Resources

Englewood, Colorado, United States

$230-250k

Full Time

13 days ago

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Job description

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, US. is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Executive Vice President of Human Resources to join its new team.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the EVP of HR will lead and execute all Talent (HR) initiatives, programs, outcomes that encompass talent attraction, engagement, and retention. This hands-on role is responsible for fostering talent outcomes consistent with the core values, culture, and purpose of ispace. This multifaceted position will oversee and develop the HR function to eliminate inefficiency and help move the organization to the next level of a maturity model during a time of transformation and growth. This role will be instrumental in shaping and implementing people and talent strategies that will help the company to maintain, develop, build, and accelerate a high-performing team and become known as an employer of choice. As EVP of HR, this individual will need to create and lead the HR function, monitor progress, set deliverables, solve issues, ensure stakeholder (employee, leadership, investor et al) satisfaction, and evaluate function’s performance. When there is a knowledge deficit or skill gap within a vertical or organization, this leader will create and drive the necessary HR programs or policies forward to adoption, integration, automation, risk mitigation, and enterprise success.

Key Responsibilities

Works with senior leaders in supporting the development of a high performing workforce by working with all levels of employees to identify, motivate, develop, and retain top talent associates throughout the organization.
Collaborates with internal clients/leaders, identifies best practices, and utilizes company tools, resources, and programs in developing recommendations for, and implementing a variety of talent management (HR) initiatives including talent assessment, succession planning, skill and competency development, leadership development and employee engagement all fortifying culture.
Executes, creates, and/or builds upon existing performance programs (e.g., talent reviews, performance review processes, employee engagement, leadership development); and identifies opportunities to solidify existing talent and build strong leadership bench-strength.
Ensures an integrated talent management approach.
Create and refresh culture programs throughout the organization to assist in enhancing employee engagement and building a strong employer brand.
Work with leaders to support improvement plans and interventions where opportunities have been identified (Employee Relations).
Creates a plan to incorporate DEIB principles (Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging).
Serves as Total Rewards partner; compensation and benefits strategies enabling the organization's ability to attract and retain top talent, while managing external resources and vendors for optimization.
Monitors return on investment with regards to learning strategy and strives for continuous improvement.
Participates in the implementation and on-going support of the HR technology implementation and future improvement/maintenance.
Ensure these strategies are fully integrated across the delivery of HR programs and initiatives at the organization.
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related study. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience .
15+ years in HR, management consulting, communications, and other support functions as part of career development education/experience may be considered as equivalent.
Executive level (Director +) industry experience, preferably in energy, aerospace, or emerging tech a plus.
Typically, 15+ years of relevant Talent (HR) Leadership experience, 10+ years demonstrated experience in leading people function.
5+ years start-up environment leadership experience.
PHR/SPHR certification; active or inactive.
Knowledge of space competitors and markets.
Tech savvy and experience with writing/editing HR policies, standards, procedures.
Experience in a variety of top HRIS systems/technologies and implementation.
Project Management experience for start-up, hands-on environment.
Autonomy, Empathy, Ambiguity, Agility, Leadership, Execution and Drives for Results, as key behaviors and competencies
Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred

Additional Requirements

Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
Schedule may vary depending on program development needs; flexibility required
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary based upon experience - $230,000-$250,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position.  Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
Hybrid work schedule
Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass) 
Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
401(k)

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.