HR Director

Title: HR Director

Company:  Voyager Space

Location:  Folsom, CA

Company Description: Voyager Space is building a company capable of delivering aerospace sector mission solutions both exploration-humans can conceive, and in support of both national security and commercial space - Voyager is committed to deliver solutions for the benefit of all humankind. At our core, we are a world-class team of disruptors with a proven track record of entrepreneurship. We can only attain our goals if we build upon our foundation of maintaining a strong culture of personal and corporate ethics.

Job Description: Voyager Space is building a company capable of delivering any space mission humans can conceive — for the benefit of all humankind. At our core, we are a world-class team of disruptors with a proven track record of entrepreneurship. We can only attain our goals if we build upon our foundation of maintaining a strong culture of personal and corporate ethics. Reporting directly to the Voyager Space CHRO, and matrixed to the Defense Segment President, this HR Director will partner with Voyager and the Defense Segment leaders to strategically provide thought leadership and deliver objectives on talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, change management, and employee relations. Success in this role will require influential partnership with leaders across the enterprise to execute the HR strategies that drive business results and organizational effectiveness. The individual in this role must understand business priorities and translate them into an HR agenda that can scale with business growth. Overall direction for this role for enterprise matters will come from the Voyager CHRO. Direct employment, employment matters, and direction for Defense Segment matters will come from the VTS President.

Responsibilities: 

The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention. This position will oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; flow down training and development requirements.

• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Strategic thinker with practical application of HR fundamentals; able to build and roll out new practices.
• Knowledgeable in HR compliance, at state and federal levels, as well as for government contractors.
• Confident thought leader and decision maker with courage to challenge others.
• Ability to think critically and use sound judgment when taking action.
• Results-driven individual capable of high-level execution and with a demonstrated sense of urgency.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and flexible/willing to adjust as priorities and direction change.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partners with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Develops and maintains paperwork for new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Provides guidance and input on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success.
• Follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Perform as a member of the Defense Segment Leadership Team, participating in Executive Staff Meetings
• Gather significant, shareable information from the ESM and provide that to both Voyager Space and Defense Segment staff, publishing internal newsletters

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of HR experience 
• Minimum of 7 years experience in DoD / federal government contracting, FAR, DFAR, and contracts regarding employment requirements
• Experience working with a highly technical workforce
• Experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time.

Preferences:

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Experience with ADP preferred.
• Working knowledge of Unanet and Costpoint, preferred.

Salary Range: $ 140,000 – $180,000

Voyager Space (Corporate)  offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

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.

Voyager Space (Corporate)  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.