People Experience Principal

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

The Principal People Experience Team Lead is a pivotal leadership role responsible for strengthening the performance consistency and scalability of Blue Origins People Experience Team. This role serves as the primary point of escalation for HR Partners (HRPs) and functions as both a program manager and strategic connector across the broader People Experience ecosystemincluding Employee Relations Labor Relations and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs).

While this position does not have direct reports the principal will indirectly lead and influence the People Experience team by providing operational guidance coaching and strategic direction to HR Partners and peers. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who thrives in dynamic high-growth environments and excels at turning strategy into scalable programs that deliver measurable results.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 30% of the time

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary escalation point for HR Partners and People Experience stakeholders providing strategic guidance and resolution on complex issues that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead program management for key People Experience initiatives overseeing planning execution and delivery of enterprise-wide goals that enhance the PXT service delivery and the overall employee experience.
• Indirectly guide and influence the People Experience team by establishing clear expectations promoting consistency and ensuring alignment across policies practices and programs.
• Develop and scale mechanisms that strengthen operational excellence standardization and process efficiency across multiple sites and functions.
• Partner closely with HRBPs ER/LR and COE teams to align People Experience objectives with business priorities.
• Manage the coordination and tracking of organization-wide goals and operating cadences ensuring accountability and timely execution.
• Use data and insights to identify trends mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement in service delivery and employee engagement.
• Serve as a culture ambassador for the People Experience team modeling Blue Origins leadership principles and fostering a high-trust high-performance environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or related field.
• 8 years of progressive HR experience including employee relations HR operations generalist or service delivery experience.
• Proven success as a program manager or operational lead driving execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and lead through collaboration and operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a focus on proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Skilled in drafting clear structured and persuasive written communications for senior leadership.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and make data-driven decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Deep understanding of HR service delivery models and shared services operations.
• Experience leading organization-wide goal management or continuous improvement programs.
• Masters degree SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification or PMP certification.
• Demonstrated success in scaling HR operations and building mechanisms for long-term sustainability.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Dont 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 an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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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.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and submit to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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