People Business Partner

 

At Loft Orbital, we build space infrastructure that makes it fast and simple for organizations to deploy and operate missions in orbit. Our standardized satellite platform allows customers to focus on their mission while we handle the complexity of spacecraft development, deployment, and operations.

As we scale, we are looking for a People Business Partner (PBP) to support leaders and teams in our Golden office. This role sits at the intersection of people, leadership, and business execution. You will work closely with engineering and operations leaders to build strong teams, develop managers, and ensure that Loft remains a place where talented people can do the best work of their careers.

This is a high-trust, highly embedded role. The right person will be present with the teams they support, working onsite 4–5 days per week to build strong relationships and help leaders solve real problems in real time.

 

Serve as the primary People contact for all Golden-based employees

Answer day-to-day questions on policies, benefits, leaves, and accommodations

Connect employees to the right resources when needed

Partner with workplace experience and/or facilities on employee experience

Be the local point of contact during company-wide People rollouts (open enrollment, performance cycles, policy updates)

Participate in onboarding of new Golden hires  and follow up for their first 6 months

Support employees through leaves, accommodations, and life events

Work with employees who have leadership outside of Golden, this can include France, San Francisco, and remote

Coach managers on feedback, performance, and team dynamics

Help leaders address people's challenges early and fairly

Support performance review cycles and development planning

Help leaders identify top performers, develop emerging talent, and address performance issues effectively and fairly.

Be the first point of contact for employee concerns

Conduct investigations when needed with good judgment and discretion

Help leaders navigate sensitive situations

Ensure decisions are consistent and aligned with Loft's values

Stay current on Colorado employment law, including FAMLI and local leave requirements

Understand the needs of non-exempt employees 

Flag risks and keep leaders informed of anything that needs attention

Partner with the global People Operations team on company-wide programs and rollouts

Share patterns and insights to help improve how we work

Contribute on projects as the role and your capacity grow

5-8 years of People or HR experience, with time spent in a generalist or site People role

Comfortable being the go-to person for employees and managers alike

Strong employee relations experience with sound judgment

Clear communicator who builds trust quickly

Able to handle a wide range of requests without losing sight of what matters most

High integrity, discretion, and follow-through

Experience in aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or deep tech

Experience in a high-growth startup or scale-up

Experience supporting technical specialists transitioning into management

Golden is home to a large part of our engineering and manufacturing teams. This person ensures those employees feel supported, informed, and set up to do their best work. Day to day, that looks like answering questions, solving problems, and being present. Over time, it looks like helping Loft build a site where people want to stay and grow.

This role is based in Golden, Colorado, with an expectation of being onsite most days to stay closely connected to the teams you support.

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents

Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA

100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance

Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

401(k) plan and equity options

Daily catered lunches and snacks in office

International exposure to our team in France

Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for birthing parent and 10 weeks for non-birthing parent

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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations

Relocation assistance when applicable