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HR Generalist

SpaceX logoSpaceX$70,000–$95,000/yrPosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

Open in 2 locations

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California

1 open

Washington

1 open

About the job

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.

Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. ## RESPONSIBILITIES - Counsel a small client group (150-200 employees) - Partner with HRBPs and coordinators to identify department needs, recommend changes, and implement improvements - Partner with broader HR team in the creation of, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processes - Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries, questions and complaints - Facilitate internal transfers, oversee and facilitate promotion opportunities, conduct exit interviews, and identify trends to support retention, career development, and to minimize risk for the business - Provide operational guidance, information, and direction on low-risk employee relations issues, performance management, and other core HR functions - Counsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations - Work with front-line managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change efforts - Develop and co-lead HR projects with broader HR team - Train new HR team members in SpaceX’s systems, processes, and policies ## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree - 6+ months as a SpaceX HR Coordinator or 1+ years of professional human resources experience ## PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Experience in an engineering, production or manufacturing environment supporting an exempt and hourly workforce - Demonstrated success at building effective relationships - Ability to lead with a positive attitude and approach challenges head-on - Experience independently handling employee relations issues - Familiarity with Greenhouse, UltiPro, and/or Workday - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - Ability to use independent judgment to make decisions as well as organize and prioritize work - Demonstrated excellence thriving in a fast-paced environment - Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ## ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Redmond, WA - Position requires ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed ## Pay Range Level 1: $80,500.00 - $95,000.00 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday. ## ITAR REQUIREMENTS - 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. Learn more about the ITAR here .

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX 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 SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com .

From SpaceX's job posting for Redmond, WA, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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