Director of Talent Acquisition, Corporate Teams
Blue Origin LLC
Seattle, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Acquisition Strategy, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Alliance/Partner Management, Budget Management, Business Intelligence, Business Performance Management, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Business Support, Business Writing, CDL Driver's License, Capacity Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, Disability Accommodations, Federal Laws and Regulations, Finance, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Human Resources, Leadership, Legal, Linux Media Players, Manufacturing, Marketing, Material Moving, Medical Records, Military, Onboarding, Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Positioning, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Resource Management, Road Tests, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Recruiting, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.
Blue Origin is building a future where millions of people can live and work in space, and that audacious vision requires exceptional leadership across all corporate functions. The Director of Talent Acquisition, Corporate Teams owns strategic oversight, operational excellence, and cross-functional of hiring delivery for Blue Origin's core support business teams including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Legal, and will lead a central tech recruiting team. This is a rare opportunity to define how a pioneering space company builds and scales the enterprise infrastructure needed to enable our most critical missions.
As both strategic leader and operational steward, you'll partner directly with executives to shape organizational hiring while leading a high-performing team of functional recruiters that support corporate departments. You will build sophisticated talent strategies, establish enterprise-grade operational frameworks, and orchestrate seamless collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, and Business Leadership to deliver an exceptional end-to-end talent experience for your customers.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Vision
Own the vision, strategy, and execution of hiring for Blue Origin's corporate support functions, ensuring alignment with company objectives
Define annual business hiring plans and present quarterly business reviews to evaluate and report performance
Build strategic partnerships with operational and technical teams to enable program delivery and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis
Team Leadership & Development
Build, lead, and develop high-performing recruiting team members
Establish clear accountability structures, performance expectations, and development pathways while managing capacity planning and resource allocation
Operational Excellence
Serve as strategic advisor to VP-level leaders on corporate talent acquisition strategy and organizational effectiveness
Lead high-priority and transformational initiatives requiring stakeholder management
Oversee development of talent acquisition operational frameworks and hiring playbooks that deliver efficiency, quality, and scalability
Business Intelligence & Performance Management
Build long-term corporate hiring strategy roadmaps that anticipate organizational needs before they become critical
Monitor efficiency trends, competitive positioning, and organizational effectiveness to optimize Blue Origin's hiring
Develop and track recruiting KPIs to ensure operational targets and business objectives are met
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred, or equivalent experience
10+ years of talent acquisition experience with 5+ years managing multi-disciplined recruiting teams
Executive presence and credibility to serve as strategic advisor to VP-level business leaders
Experience with program management including roadmap development, KPI establishment, budget management, and cross-functional coordination
Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in role
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
Excellent business writing skills including operating plans, strategies, goals, and business reviews
Experience in aerospace, advanced technology, or manufacturing industries
Proven success integrating talent acquisition with succession planning and leadership development
Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Background building and/or transforming recruiting programs from ground up
Compensation Range for:
WA applicants is $187,923.00 - $263,092.20
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 (obtained before onboarding), 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.
Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
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.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
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 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. 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, sex, 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 "Know Your Rights," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to view a copy of Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
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