Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As Director, you will lead the team of People Business Partners (currently ~7 team members) , who serve as the primary People Team interface to every organization at Vast, from Engineering and Manufacturing to Mission Operations and corporate functions.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience
- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 6+ years in a Business Partner capacity supporting senior and executive leaders
- 5+ years of experience directly managing and developing a team of HR Business Partners
- Demonstrated success partnering with executives on organizational design, workforce planning, and leading teams through significant change
- Experience in a start-up or a fast-paced, high-growth, hardware, or manufacturing environment
- Deep expertise across core HR domains, including performance management, talent management, compensation planning, and employee relations
More about this role
Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite , a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
Headquartered in Long Beach, California , and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government...
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