Senior Director of Total Rewards & People Ops, Relativity Space
$258-330k
+ Equity
Office located in Long Beach, CA
Aerospace manufacturer of 3D printed rockets
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Aerospace manufacturer of 3D printed rockets
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$258-330k
+ Equity
Office located in Long Beach, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To upgrade humanity’s industrial base on Earth and on Mars.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Our take
Relativity Space has set out to build humanity’s multiplanetary future with its innovative 3D printed rockets. The company is at the forefront of software-defined manufacturing, combining 3D printing, AI, and autonomous robotics to create the “factory of the future.” By utilizing 3D printing, Relativity has simplified its supply chain, building rockets in less than 60 days that require 100x fewer parts.
The company has completed its flagship Terran 1 rocket and has begun its initial round of test flights. While the first launches technically failed, as the rocket failed to reach orbit, the attempt is still classified as a resounding success as the rocket managed the highest stress state inflicted on the rocket, Max-Q. The company is set to test the Terran 1 rocket again, before moving on to its Terran R rocket. While the company faces competition against SpaceX, Relativity Space’s cheaper and accelerated building process is well set to be a fierce competitor.
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Company Specialist
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2023
$20m
SERIES F
Jun 2021
$650m
SERIES E
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Additional stipend for employee wellness
- 401(k)
- Equity
- 11 company holidays & generous PTO
- Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
- Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
- $2,000 annual learning stipend
- Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences
Company values
- AUDACITY - Challenge convention in pursuit of an expansive future
- RELENTLESSNESS - Focus on achieving intentionally meaningful results
- WONDER - Approach the world with awe and a deep desire to create
- HUMANITY - Expand possibilities for the human experience in this world – and beyond
Company HQ
Long Beach, CA
Articles
Leadership
Tim Ellis
(Co-Founder & CEO)They are part of the National Space Council Users Advisory Group for The White House. Held a variety of positions at BLUE ORIGIN before Relativity Space was accepted into the YC W16 batch.
Jordan Noone
(Co-Founder)Former CTO of the company. Co-founder and current Executive Chairman at KittyCAD, and Co-Founder & General Partner at Embedded Ventures.
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