HR Business Partner (Employee Relations)

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates. ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Human Resources Business Partner at SpaceXAI, you will be given the opportunity to partner with some of the most talented professionals in the world: executing people strategies to retain talent, coaching employees and managers on HR policies and guidelines and working to ensure the SpaceXAI mission is a constant reality for all employees. We serve as trusted professionals providing guidance and feedback to our client groups, driving efficiencies and best practices in a highly dynamic and fast-paced organization. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Respond to employee inquiries, questions, and complaints, and provide information, guidance and direction on employee relations issues, performance management, and other core HR functions • Operate as a key business partner to employees, managers, directors and senior leaders on workforce analytics, organizational optimization, leadership development, and other strategic initiatives • Work closely with the functional experts in HR (recruiting, training and development, compensation, and benefits) to ensure programs are optimized for the needs of your client groups and to shape SpaceXAI-wide programs • Counsel and assist employees and managers, guided by the Company’s policies and relevant laws/regulations • 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 • Work with managers and above to implement key HR recommendations and change efforts • Assist with the creation, documentation, and implementation of human resources policies, programs, and processes • Uphold standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents • Maintain employee files and process HR transactions BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree • 2+ years of 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 Memphis, TN area • Position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed • Must be willing to travel to other SpaceXAI locations 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. SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.