Chief People Officer

Quantum Space

<p>Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.</p> <p><strong>Who We're Looking For</strong></p> <p>The Chief People Officer will build and lead the people function for a fast-growing space technology company. This executive will develop and execute comprehensive HR strategies that align with the organization’s business plan, including talent management, culture, organizational design and development, change management, compensation, compliance, and employee engagement strategies that enable the company to attract, retain, and develop world-class talent. The ideal candidate combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution and has experience scaling high-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or deep-tech organizations.</p> <hr> <p><strong>Where You’ll Make an Impact</strong> </p> <p>Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning</p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract exceptional engineering, technical, manufacturing, and business talent.</li> <li>Partner with leadership to forecast workforce needs and organizational growth.</li> <li>Build scalable hiring processes and employer branding initiatives.</li> <li>Oversee onboarding programs that accelerate employee integration and productivity.</li> </ul> <p>Culture & Employee Experience</p> <ul> <li>Foster a mission-driven, high-performance culture aligned with company values.</li> <li>Design employee engagement, recognition, and retention programs.</li> <li>Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.</li> <li>Lead initiatives that support diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.</li> </ul> <p>Organizational Development</p> <ul> <li>Build performance management and career development frameworks.</li> <li>Support leadership development.</li> <li>Guide organizational design during periods of rapid growth.</li> <li>Facilitate change management initiatives as the company scales.</li> </ul> <p>Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards</p> <ul> <li>Design competitive compensation structures and equity programs.</li> <li>Benchmark compensation against aerospace, defense, and technology markets.</li> <li>Manage employee benefits programs and vendor relationships.</li> <li>Ensure compensation practices support recruitment and retention goals.</li> </ul> <p>Compliance & Risk Management</p> <ul> <li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.</li> <li>Develop HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.</li> <li>Partner with legal and finance teams on employment-related matters.</li> <li>Support security clearance, export control, and regulatory workforce requirements where applicable.</li> </ul> <p>HR Operations</p> <ul> <li>Establish scalable HR systems, processes, and metrics.</li> <li>Manage employee relations and conflict resolution.</li> <li>Oversee HRIS implementation and administration.</li> <li>Track key workforce metrics and provide strategic insights to leadership.</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>What It Takes</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related field.</li> <li>10+ years of progressive HR leadership

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