We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our mission-driven Human Resources team in supporting our organization's rapid growth, driving innovation, and creating career-defining experiences for our employees in the aerospace and defense industry. Join our team and help shape the future of our organization while fostering a culture of excellence.

Department: Business Development / Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 / year
Reporting To: Ravina Gogna

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership:
- Work closely with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives
- Serve as a trusted advisor and advocate for internal teams, leaders, and employees
- Drive positive collaboration, communication, and business outcomes
Talent Management and Development:
- Partner with the recruitment team to develop workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs
- Develop and implement targeted training programs to enhance skills and support career progression
- Provide strategic oversight for performance management and career development initiatives
Employee Experience:
- Lead initiatives to build a positive company culture and enhance employee engagement
- Resolve complex employee relations issues through conflict resolution and investigations
HR Operations and Compliance:
- Develop, continuously improve, and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures to meet evolving business needs and regulatory requirements
- Partner with the team to design and deliver compliance training programs, including harassment prevention, ethics, and other regulatory requirements
- Oversee HR administration and documentation
- Stay current with regulatory changes and evolving trends in HR and employment law
Data-Driven Insights and Analytics:
- Leverage HR metrics and analytics to identify trends and inform decision-making
- Assess team health and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders
- Develop and improve reporting capabilities for greater transparency

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 3 years of HR experience, with a focus on business partnering
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP certifications or equivalent experience
Deep knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations (including CA state laws)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in aerospace manufacturing or engineering
Experience working in a startup environment
Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Strong data analysis skills for developing and implementing HR programs
Familiarity with HR analytics tools
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

About Turion Space

Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.

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