Stoke Space · 2 hours ago
Human Resources Manager
Kent, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $143K/yr
5+ years expStoke Space is a fast-growing company focused on building a sustainable space economy through innovative transportation solutions. As the HR Manager, you will play a foundational role in supporting the team and establishing people-first programs that foster a positive, high-performance culture.
AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Marla Nielsen
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted partner to employees and managers, fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance culture across the company
Own and manage our HRIS and employee records, ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and full compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
Partner closely with Recruiting to design and deliver an exceptional new hire orientation and onboarding experience that supports long-term success
Lead day-to-day benefits and compensation administration, proactively communicating offerings and ensuring timely, high-quality employee support
Drive talent development initiatives, including performance review cycles, engagement surveys, and developmental programs that support a growing organization
Oversee and administer leaves of absence, ensuring clear, timely communication with employees and managers throughout the process
Partner with HR and Recruiting Coordinators to manage employment verifications, unemployment claims, workers’ compensation claims, and other personnel documentation
Maintain strict confidentiality and governance standards across all systems, processes, and communications
Partner with the Head of HR on employee relations matters, providing sound judgment, thoughtful recommendations, and consistent follow-through
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and implement scalable systems
Lead HR projects from planning through execution, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment, momentum, and successful outcomes
Maintain and update company policies, employee handbooks, and internal documentation to ensure compliance and cultural alignment
Support the Recruiting team as needed with coordination, candidate experience, and operational improvements
Take on additional HR responsibilities and initiatives that support company goals during a period of rapid growth and change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field and 5+ years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Solid understanding of U.S. and Washington employment law
Proven ability to handle complex tasks with discretion, sound judgment, and follow-through
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and verbal/written communication
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to earn trust and credibility across all levels of the company
Positive, proactive mindset and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take ownership in a hands-on environment
Experience with HRIS, ATS, and other HR tech platforms
Must be able to work onsite at our Kent, WA facility with occasional travel to Moses Lake, WA, and Cape Canaveral, FL as needed
Preferred
Previous experience in a startup and/or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
Multi-state experience (e.g., Florida) is a plus
Benefits
Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!
Company
Stoke Space
Stoke Space develops fully reusable Nova rockets for orbital space mobility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
US Innovative Technology FundIndustrious VenturesNational Science Foundation
2025-10-08Series D· $510M
2025-10-08Debt Financing· $100M
2025-01-15Series C· $260M
Leadership Team
Andy Lapsa
Co-Founder, CEO
Tom Feldman
Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-12
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