Senior People Operations Partner/Senior HRBP

About Us

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

The People Ops Partner will play a pivotal role in driving a positive employee experience across the full talent lifecycle from opening a new requisition and recruiting top talent, to supporting employee engagement, development, and transitions. As a key member of the broader People Team, this role acts as a trusted partner to leadership and employees in both our Seattle and Tukwila, Washington offices. This is a hybrid position requiring in-office presence from either (or both) offices at least two days per week.

This role is ideal for a seasoned HR Business Partner who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is comfortable supporting both local and geographically distributed employees. As an individual contributor, you will support full-cycle recruiting efforts, shape compensation recommendations with market data, and support onboarding programs that enable employee success from day one. You will also guide employee relations matters with fairness and confidentiality, help deliver meaningful engagement initiatives, and partner closely with Payroll and Security to uphold compliance and safety standards. This position reports to the Manager of People and Culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on workplace policies, conflict resolution, and employee relations matters.
• Conduct regular check-ins, surveys, and feedback sessions to identify engagement and employee relations trends.
• Support or organize recognition programs, cultural events, BlackSky Briefs and other engagement or team-building activities that reflect our values and strengthen connections.
• Lead and support employee relations investigations—including complaints, policy violations, and workplace concerns—ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Conduct exit interviews and work to incorporate feedback as appropriate.
• Assist with compensation review and recommendations based on market data for new roles and annual reviews or adjustments.
• Categorize employee to labor categories (LCATS), validate with in appropriate bands for pay and experience.
• Full life cycle recruiting: building the job requisition out with hiring managers, sourcing candidates, coaching managers and interviewers through the process, negotiate with candidates and run background and reference checks.
• Assist with onboarding development and oversight to include new employee check-ins, manager check-ins, and general acclimation to the company.
• Partner with security to oversee the Washington State Safety Programs for our Seattle and Tukwila offices.
• Work with the payroll team to support payroll review, with a focus on compliance and working within our SOX controls.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology or other relevant field of study.
• At least eight (8) years of HR experience, including a minimum of five (5) years in an HRBP role supporting employee relations, performance management, recruiting, and other responsibilities listed above.
• Experience with Greenhouse or another similar ATS and ADP or another similar HRM.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, emotion intelligence and empathy.
• Previous experience working with an engineering or technology company, preferably within the aerospace industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfortable with autonomy and supporting local and geographically dispersed teams.
• Collaborative work style, strong ethics and business acumen are critical skills for this position.
• Experience recruiting for non-exempt employees (specifically, technicians).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Certification such as SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP or HRCI.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience working with/for a government contractor and awareness of relevant compliance needs.
• Previous experience working for a publicly traded company.
  
  

Life At BlackSky For Full-time Benefits Eligible Employees Includes

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Mac or PC? Your choice!
• Awesome swag
  

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $120,000-145,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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