Talent Management Principal

Blue Origin
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
May 29, 2025
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be responsible for working with key partners in HR and senior leaders across the organization to drive thought leadership and practices around talent management. Blue Origin is a fast-paced, dynamic environment in need of leaders who can drive operational excellence, build organizational agility, and inspire ongoing dedication and engagement from employees to deliver on our company goals. The road to space would not be possible without Blue's incredible talent. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit Earth! We currently have an opening for a Talent Management Principal. In this role, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of talent management programs and practices to align with the company's goals and maintain a culture of high performance and growth. This role will participate in the design and delivery of talent and performance solutions that are experienced by all employees and leaders that foster a high bar for performance and drive a feedback rich culture; support the identification and promotion of employees ready for expanded scope; and improve talent readiness. You will support senior leaders in their preparation for and participation in talent processes such as talent reviews, succession planning, forward-looking slates, and internal talent mobility. You will leverage data and insights from employees, managers and industry practices to inform the ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of our programs and determining what is right for Blue Origin. The scope of this role may evolve to include additional responsibilities in the talent and performance management space. The ideal candidate can both attend to detail and influence senior leaders' attitudes and behavior about systematic talent review, engaging in intentional talent growth plans, and supporting purposeful, intentional movement to identify and develop the talent Blue Origin needs. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Support senior leaders in their preparation for and participation in talent processes such as talent reviews, succession planning, forward-looking slates, and internal talent mobility. Evaluate existing talent processes, tools, and mechanisms, and identify changes and new solutions that are needed by understanding cross business themes and translating into an integrated talent management strategy. Enhance and/or re-develop talent calibration tools and best practices, succession plans and targeted development plans for successors and other high potential talent that align with enterprise process and long-term business strategies Influence/create process improvement mechanisms including automation and use of AI tools on some of the existing processes/ tools to ensure standardization and consistency. Drive a user-centric approach to design and deployment of talent process. Maintain a consistent pulse on employee sentiment on the value of our talent strategy and ensure a customer-focused experience. Provide partnership to HR Business Partners and HR partners on strategic talent priorities within the teams that they support. Utilize a data driven approach within talent processes, using quantitative and qualitative approaches to bring rigor to judgement-based processes. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in relevant area such as HR Management, Psychology, or Organization Development and 10+ years of experience in talent management. Successful enterprise-wide talent management responsibility to include either starting from scratch and/or building on others' work to improve existing processes. Deep expertise of HR processes, especially performance management, supporting culture change, talent review and calibration. Strong analytical capabilities, a process improvement mentality and ability to influence others with data-driven recommendations. Experience working directly with senior leaders on the delivery of talent and performance processes. Experience driving development and change of talent programs with large scale/complex organizations. Strong writing and presentation skills. Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Org Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, HR Management or Management strongly preferred Experience across multiple HR functional areas and types of roles Ability to figure things out without a road map, transform organizations, as wellas break the mold in terms of ways to re-frame and solve problems. Excellent written and verbal skills as well as prioritization and planning skills - with strong attention to detail. Experience including scoping, leading and delivering complex projects. A track record succession across all phases including design, implementation, measurement and continuous improvement Compensation Range for: WA applicants is $152,484.00-$213,477.60 Other site ranges may differ Culture Statement Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification, Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Benefits Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here. 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