IMPULSE SPACE

Role: Head of Human Resources

Reports to: President and COO

Department: Human Resources 

About Impulse Space:

Founded in 2021, Impulse is a Space 2.0 pioneer that provides agile, economical in-space payload delivery and hosting. Our mission is to accelerate humanity's future in space through efficient transportation anywhere — LEO, GEO, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Join us in this pioneering journey.

Position Summary:

As the Head of Human Resources, you'll play a pivotal role in Impulse Space's next growth phase. This is a unique opportunity to set the overall HR strategy and global people operations roadmap for a cutting-edge space technology company. You'll be a key partner to the President/COO in evolving our company mission, culture, and values while building the HR foundation to support our organizational success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the executive team to craft and execute a visionary people strategy. Develop and implement innovative HR strategies that align with our ambitious goals.
• Develop and implement work systems, HR programs, and organizational structures to drive performance and engage employees.
• Create a world-class company culture that attracts and retains top talent in the space industry.
• Continually innovate to elevate the employee experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle.
• Serve as the go-to HR expert and business partner for all levels of the organization.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts to build robust pipelines of top-tier candidates.
• Spearhead learning and development initiatives to nurture employee growth
• Oversee comprehensive performance management and competitive total rewards programs
• Establish HR analytics to support data-driven decision-making and report success
• Ensure compliance with employment laws while fostering a culture of innovation
• Maintain Impulse Space's reputation as an "employer of choice" in the space industry

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in HR, OD, or organizational psychology. MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years leading an HR team
• Proven track record of building high-quality, scalable HR functions in high-growth startups
• Ability to influence, engage, and partner closely with executives and business leaders across all levels of the organization in planning, change management, and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in all HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, learning and development, total rewards, and talent acquisition
• Experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt employees in a manufacturing environment
• Deep knowledge of the latest HR tools, technology, systems and programming 
• Expertise in HR metrics, analytics, and industry trends
• Collaborative leadership style with a low ego and a growth mindset
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Passion for space exploration and technological innovation

Why Impulse Space?

• Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of space transportation
• Work alongside industry veterans and visionary leaders
• Opportunity to build and scale HR functions from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package