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Sierra Space · 6 months ago

Principal Talent and Development Specialist

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $194K/yr

12+ years exp

Sierra Space is a company focused on enabling humanity to live and work in space. They are seeking a Principal Talent and Development Specialist to design and enhance talent initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's culture and business priorities.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceIndustrial ManufacturingSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-wide talent strategies across the full talent lifecycle, including acquisition, development, management, and organizational development (OD)

Lead the identification of critical roles and successors, ensuring a strong internal talent pipeline for key positions

Facilitate executive-level talent reviews and drive actionable outcomes through development planning and follow-up

Build and maintain talent dashboards and data-driven insights to inform decision-making and track progress against talent goals

Consult with senior leaders and HR partners to assess organizational needs and design targeted development solutions

Manage complex, cross-functional talent initiatives that align with Sierra Space's culture, values, and strategic priorities

Drive continuous improvement of talent programs through feedback, evaluation, and staying informed on emerging trends and best practices

Serve as a thought leader and internal consultant, bringing innovation, insight, and rigor to all talent and development practices

Ensure alignment of all talent initiatives with Sierra Space’s mission and business objectives

Qualification

Talent strategyOrganizational developmentProject managementData fluencyTalent management softwareChange agilityCoaching/feedbackSuccession planningCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +10 yrs experience)

Typically, 12+ years of related experience

Extensive experience designing, delivering, and continuously evolving talent and organizational development processes and programs, ensuring alignment with Sierra Space culture and talent priorities

Experience designing and leading organizational-wide talent and organizational development initiatives such as performance and goal setting, succession planning, development plans, talent reviews, critical role/high potential programs, coaching/feedback, talent assessments, etc

Broad knowledge and experience of current as well as emerging talent and organizational development systems and tools

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and talent management software

Preferred

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or related field

Experience working in aerospace, technology, or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries

Familiarity with talent technologies (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors, Degreed, etc.)

Certification in talent or OD frameworks (e.g., Korn Ferry, SHRM-SCP, Prosci, Hogan, etc.)

Experience supporting C-level leadership and driving executive-level talent discussions

Background in succession planning, leadership development, and change management

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 8%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Annual incentive pay based upon performance

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees