Head of HR Business Partnering (m/f/d)

Mission Brief

We are looking for a Head of HR Business Partnering to lead our HRBP function in a fast-changing aerospace environment.

Leading a team of HR Business Partners, you will work closely with senior leaders on organizational design, workforce strategy, manager quality, FTE planning, and restructuring. This role is critical in evolving HR Business Partnering from People Support to Organizational Architects with long-term ownership across org design, leadership effectiveness, and workforce planning.

We are looking for someone who has built structure in fast-paced, high-growth or startup environments, but who also knows how to operate effectively in organizations with stronger processes, governance, and execution discipline. We are looking for a leader who operates with the same mindset: ambitious, pragmatic, energetic, and able to create clarity and structure in environments that are demanding, dynamic, and constantly evolving.

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Business Partners
• Partner with business leaders on organizational design, restructuring, and workforce strategy
• Improve manager quality through coaching, performance management, and hiring discipline
• Drive FTE planning and support workforce budget decisions
• Shape effective organizations by addressing team topology, spans and layers, and structural bottlenecks
• Ensure strong communication cascades and leadership alignment during periods of change and transformation
• Partner across multiple countries and provide HRBP guidance in an international business environment
• Bring sound judgment on country-specific labor law considerations and work effectively across different legal and cultural contexts

Qualification Checklist 

• Strong experience in HR Business Partnering leadership
• 5-6+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven track record in organizational design, workforce planning, and restructuring
• Experience supporting leaders and organizations across multiple countries, ideally including markets such as Norway, Sweden, Germany, Canada, and others
• Strong understanding of labor law frameworks and the ability to navigate country-specific people matters in partnership with relevant experts
• Experience in both startup or build environments and more scaled, structured organizations
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to challenge and support leaders effectively
• High level of resilience, judgment, and execution strength
• Workday experience is required
• Fluent English language skills; French, Norwegian, Swedish language skills is a plus

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service  
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.         

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com

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Disclaimer

Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.