VP of Talent, Culture, and Total Rewards

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are currently looking for a VP of Talent, Culture and Total Rewards reporting directly to the Chief People Officer. You will lead a passionate and accomplished team of experts across Talent Management, Learning and Development, Organizational Effectiveness and Compensation and Benefits. This role is responsible for talent strategies that ensure we have the right talent in support of Blue's overall mission. You will work across the HR organization and with our senior business leaders to evolve and build programs that are focused on driving a culture of ownership, decisiveness, and high performance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and implement total reward programs. Develop competitive compensation structures with comprehensive benefits packages that allow Blue to attract and retain the best talent.
• Market analysis and benchmarking to help Blue stay ahead of the relevant talent trends with ideas on how we evolve our programs to stay competitive.
• Performance management and incentive alignment. Integrating compensation structures with performance goals to drive the overall culture.
• Lead efforts to cultivate a positive workplace culture through employee engagement programs, diversity and inclusion integration strategies and leadership development.
• Executive leadership over a team of specialists through program design and execution.
• Work with senior business leaders to create talent mechanisms that align with Blue's overall approach to talent management.
• Own organizational assessment, vision creation, and organizational design improvements that support enterprise mission and vision goals.
• Understand talent insights and build programs/goals that proactively address critical opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years of experience in Human Resources, Organizational Design, or similar, including enterprise or large business unit ownership of creating and implementing talent management solutions
• Experience directing a team of people leaders
• Deep understanding of effective succession, development, and performance management strategies across all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to build from scratch as well as improve/revamp talent management programs
• Industry experience with both exempt and nonexempt workforces
• Successful introduction of technical solutions that support talent management strategies
• Deep expertise of HR processes, especially performance management, driving culture change or adoption, talent review and calibration.
• Strong analytical capabilities, a process improvement mentality and ability to influence others with data-driven recommendations.
• Executive presence in communicating risk and solution insights across all levels
• Familiarity with successful compensation, benefits, and learning and development program management
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or SHRM certifications
• Advanced degree in Org Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management or Management strongly preferred
• Diverse industry experience (manufacturing, technical, services, etc.)

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people based on their qualifications, performance, and abilities.

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