Senior People Operations Business Partner

Senior People Operations Business Partner Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 Astrolab is The Lunar Operations Company , designing and building the technology and infrastructure needed to support sustained operations on the Moon. Through innovative lunar rovers, power systems, and data networks, the company is helping advance the next generation of human exploration.

We are seeking a Senior People Operations Business Partner to play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle and the company’s continued growth. This individual will partner with leadership to navigate complex employee relations matters, coach managers, improve HR processes, and ensure teams scale effectively while fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture: We value our employees’ time and effort. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $125,000-$145,000 annually, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including: Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided after 90 days We work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company.

We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture. To thrive/succeed as the Senior People Operations Business Partner, you should have: 6+ years of HR or People Operations experience, preferably supporting technical, engineering, or operational teams in a high-growth environment.

Background supporting aerospace, robotics, automotive, defense, hardware engineering, or other highly technical industries. Experience with rapid organizational growth or start-up company. Experience partnering with engineering leaders, executive teams, or government contracting environments. Strong knowledge of California employment laws, HR compliance practices, and experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt employees.

Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to coach managers through difficult conversations, performance management, employee development, and organizational challenges. Experience with HRIS and performance management platforms such as Lattice, Rippling, ADP Workforce Now, Insperity, BambooHR, or similar LMS systems.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Your responsibilities

as the Senior People Operations Business Partner will include: Strategic Partnership & Manager Support Serve as a trusted People Operations partner to managers and employees across technical and operational teams. Coach managers on performance management, employee development, communication, accountability, and team dynamics.

Partner with leadership on workforce planning, organizational structure, team growth, and succession planning. Provide practical HR guidance and help leaders navigate complex employee matters with sound judgment and confidentiality.