At Loft Orbital we build space infrastructure that makes it fast and simple for organizations to deploy and operate missions in orbit. Our standardized satellite platform allows customers to focus on their mission while we handle the complexity of spacecraft development deployment and operations.
As we scale we are looking for a People Business Partner (PBP) to support leaders and teams in our Golden office. This role sits at the intersection of people leadership and business execution. You will work closely with engineering and operations leaders to build strong teams develop managers and ensure that Loft remains a place where talented people can do the best work of their careers.
This is a high-trust highly embedded role. The right person will be present with the teams they support working onsite 45 days per week to build strong relationships and help leaders solve real problems in real time.
About this Role:
Be the People team face of the Golden office
Serve as the primary People contact for all Golden-based employees
Answer day-to-day questions on policies benefits leaves and accommodations
Connect employees to the right resources when needed
Partner with workplace experience and/or facilities on employee experience
Be the local point of contact during company-wide People rollouts (open enrollment performance cycles policy updates)
Support employees through key moments
Participate in onboarding of new Golden hires and follow up for their first 6 months
Support employees through leaves accommodations and life events
Work with employees who have leadership outside of Golden this can include France San Francisco and remote
Support managers and leaders
Coach managers on feedback performance and team dynamics
Help leaders address peoples challenges early and fairly
Support performance review cycles and development planning
Help leaders identify top performers develop emerging talent and address performance issues effectively and fairly.
Handle employee relations
Be the first point of contact for employee concerns
Conduct investigations when needed with good judgment and discretion
Help leaders navigate sensitive situations
Ensure decisions are consistent and aligned with Lofts values
Keep Loft compliant and informed
Stay current on Colorado employment law including FAMLI and local leave requirements
Understand the needs of non-exempt employees
Flag risks and keep leaders informed of anything that needs attention
Contribute to broader People work
Partner with the global People Operations team on company-wide programs and rollouts
Share patterns and insights to help improve how we work
Contribute on projects as the role and your capacity grow
Must Haves:
5-8 years of People or HR experience with time spent in a generalist or site People role
Comfortable being the go-to person for employees and managers alike
Strong employee relations experience with sound judgment
Clear communicator who builds trust quickly
Able to handle a wide range of requests without losing sight of what matters most
High integrity discretion and follow-through
Nice to Haves:
Experience in aerospace hardware manufacturing or deep tech
Experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up
Experience supporting technical specialists transitioning into management
Why This Role Matters
Golden is home to a large part of our engineering and manufacturing teams. This person ensures those employees feel supported informed and set up to do their best work. Day to day that looks like answering questions solving problems and being present. Over time it looks like helping Loft build a site where people want to stay and grow.
This role is based in Golden Colorado with an expectation of being onsite most days to stay closely connected to the teams you support.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
$100000 - $130000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $100000- $130000 per year in Colorado. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we cantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity on-orbit AI national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027 we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
Wanna join the adventureAt Loft Orbital we build space infrastructure that makes it fast and simple for organizations to deploy and operate missions in orbit. Our standardized satellite platform allows customers to focus on their mission while we handle the complexity of spacecraft development deplo...
Wanna join the adventure
At Loft Orbital we build space infrastructure that makes it fast and simple for organizations to deploy and operate missions in orbit. Our standardized satellite platform allows customers to focus on their mission while we handle the complexity of spacecraft development deployment and operations.
As we scale we are looking for a People Business Partner (PBP) to support leaders and teams in our Golden office. This role sits at the intersection of people leadership and business execution. You will work closely with engineering and operations leaders to build strong teams develop managers and ensure that Loft remains a place where talented people can do the best work of their careers.
This is a high-trust highly embedded role. The right person will be present with the teams they support working onsite 45 days per week to build strong relationships and help leaders solve real problems in real time.
About this Role:
Be the People team face of the Golden office
Serve as the primary People contact for all Golden-based employees
Answer day-to-day questions on policies benefits leaves and accommodations
Connect employees to the right resources when needed
Partner with workplace experience and/or facilities on employee experience
Be the local point of contact during company-wide People rollouts (open enrollment performance cycles policy updates)
Support employees through key moments
Participate in onboarding of new Golden hires and follow up for their first 6 months
Support employees through leaves accommodations and life events
Work with employees who have leadership outside of Golden this can include France San Francisco and remote
Support managers and leaders
Coach managers on feedback performance and team dynamics
Help leaders address peoples challenges early and fairly
Support performance review cycles and development planning
Help leaders identify top performers develop emerging talent and address performance issues effectively and fairly.
Handle employee relations
Be the first point of contact for employee concerns
Conduct investigations when needed with good judgment and discretion
Help leaders navigate sensitive situations
Ensure decisions are consistent and aligned with Lofts values
Keep Loft compliant and informed
Stay current on Colorado employment law including FAMLI and local leave requirements
Understand the needs of non-exempt employees
Flag risks and keep leaders informed of anything that needs attention
Contribute to broader People work
Partner with the global People Operations team on company-wide programs and rollouts
Share patterns and insights to help improve how we work
Contribute on projects as the role and your capacity grow
Must Haves:
5-8 years of People or HR experience with time spent in a generalist or site People role
Comfortable being the go-to person for employees and managers alike
Strong employee relations experience with sound judgment
Clear communicator who builds trust quickly
Able to handle a wide range of requests without losing sight of what matters most
High integrity discretion and follow-through
Nice to Haves:
Experience in aerospace hardware manufacturing or deep tech
Experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up
Experience supporting technical specialists transitioning into management
Why This Role Matters
Golden is home to a large part of our engineering and manufacturing teams. This person ensures those employees feel supported informed and set up to do their best work. Day to day that looks like answering questions solving problems and being present. Over time it looks like helping Loft build a site where people want to stay and grow.
This role is based in Golden Colorado with an expectation of being onsite most days to stay closely connected to the teams you support.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent
Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
$100000 - $130000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $100000- $130000 per year in Colorado. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What we cantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Loft: Space Made Simple.
Founded in 2017 Loft provides governments companies and research institutions with a fast reliable and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.
We integrate launch and operate spacecraft offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation IoT connectivity on-orbit AI national security missions and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown Lofts flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.
With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027 we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.