Senior Director, Total Rewards & People Ops

Company Overview:

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

Our People team is at the forefront of building a high-performing, innovative workforce that is driving the future of interplanetary life. We are passionate about empowering our talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, and creating an environment where employees can thrive. We are committed to enabling every individual at Relativity Space to reach their full potential, ensuring that we not only achieve our ambitious mission but also redefine what's possible. 

As the Senior Director of Total Rewards & People Operations, you will report to the VP of People & Talent and serve as a key leader on the People Team. You’ll oversee a growing team responsible for strategy and execution across Total Rewards, Analytics, People Operations, and HRIS systems. 

About the Role:

• Total Rewards Strategy:
  • Develop, implement, and continuously enhance a comprehensive total rewards strategy and philosophy, including compensation, benefits, incentives, and recognition programs to attract and retain top talent.
  • Lead benchmarking, salary market analysis, and incentive programs that align with our mission and business goals.
• Benefits Management:
  
  • Design and recommend employee health, wellness, and benefits programs, ensuring they are progressive, competitive, and support employee well-being.
  • Partner with external vendors to negotiate and manage benefit programs, continuously optimizing offerings for a high-growth, innovative company.
• Automation & Systems:
  • Oversee, advise, and guide the HRIS and People Ops teams in implementing automation within people operations, ensuring efficient processes as the company scales. These teams manage HR personnel records, HR systems, HR vendor management, and the onboarding of new employees to ensure compliance and process efficiency.
  • Lead the team responsible for the configuration and optimization of Workday, including employee onboarding, leave of absence management, and other essential HR processes.
• Strategic Leadership:
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align total rewards and people operations with Relativity Space’s broader business objectives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on compensation, benefits, and HR operations matters.
  • Lead change management and communication strategies for key initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new programs, policies, and processes across the organization.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing team of total rewards and HR operations professionals, fostering growth and development.
• People Analytics:
  • Begin building the foundation of people analytics to scale with Relativity Space’s growth.
  • Leverage data to provide insights into workforce trends, employee engagement, retention, and performance, helping inform strategic HR and business decisions.

About You

• 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on total rewards, compensation, benefits, and people operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, developing high-performing teams, managing multiple priorities, and independently executing in dynamic environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Proven experience leading total rewards programs and people operations for fast-paced, scaling organizations.
• Experience leading large-scale projects, cross-functional teams, and managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of HR compliance, data protection, and best practices in compensation, benefits, and people operations.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills; Excel expertise required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.