Human Capital Management Vice President

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

Position Summary
York is seeking a Vice President - Human Capital Management (HCM) to build and lead a modern, scalable people function during a critical phase of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly public company and shape the full spectrum of human capital strategy, from foundational infrastructure to executive partnership for a rapidly scaling business.

This new role will support a workforce of approximately 750 employees, primarily based in Colorado, with additional offices in Michigan, Maryland, and Texas, and teams located in Alabama and North Dakota

The successful candidate will combine enterprise-level strategic leadership with hands-on execution, partnering with senior leadership to influence organizational direction, strengthen workforce capability, and build the systems and processes required to support continued growth.

The role will be located onsite at our Greenwood Village, Colorado facility where the majority of our employees are based.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and scale a high-performing HCM function that is structured, prioritized, and equipped to support rapid business growth.
• Establish scalable people systems and infrastructure (organizational design, job architecture, performance management, workforce planning, and talent acquisition and development) that bring clarity, consistency, and accountability across the organization.
• Design and operationalize compensation and equity programs aligned to public company expectations, ensuring competitiveness, internal alignment, and strong governance.
• Shape organizational strategy and talent direction in partnership with senior leadership, strengthening alignment between business priorities, structure, and capability.
• Elevate the quality and consistency of employee relations decisions, ensuring thoughtful, compliant, and business-aligned outcomes in complex situations.
• Strengthen leadership and organizational effectiveness, driving improvements in manager capability, leadership development, and change execution.
• Build data-driven decision-making capability, enhancing HCM systems, analytics, and insights to improve workforce planning and operational efficiency.

Competencies for Success

• Build Effective Teams: Builds strong, capable teams and develops talent aligned to current and future business needs.
• Organizational Savvy: Understands organizational dynamics and effectively navigates relationships and decision-making processes.
• Plans and Aligns: Translates strategy into actionable plans and ensures alignment of resources, priorities, and execution.
• Courage: Steps up to address difficult issues, provides candid feedback, and makes tough decisions.
• Decision Quality: Makes sound, timely, and well-informed decisions, balancing risk, data, and business priorities.
• Action Oriented: Takes on new opportunities with urgency and drives initiatives through to execution.
• Drives Vision & Purpose: Creates clarity around direction and aligns people and priorities to support business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of progressive HCM leadership experience, including 5+ years in an executive or senior leadership role leading enterprise HCM or People Operations in a public company.
• Expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, performance management, HR technologies, and human capital governance with experience applying multiple organizational design methodologies.
• Demonstrated success building and implementing scalable, enterprise-level programs.
• Hands-on experience with compensation administration, job architecture, salary structures, incentive modeling, and equity program operations in a public-company setting.
• Proven success resolving complex, sensitive employee relations matters and coaching senior leaders through critical decisions.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to drive organizational change and support strategic transformation.
• Exceptional communication, influence, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to productively engage with and influence senior leadership.
• Strong strategic judgment coupled with the ability to execute tactically in fast-paced, demanding environments.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and workforce analytics tools (e.g., Dayforce or comparable solutions), with a track record of effectively leveraging data to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to balance long-term strategic leadership with direct ownership of high-impact initiatives.
• Experience in a highly-regulated manufacturing environment, inclusive of working with engineers and production professionals, is an advantage.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of York’s total compensation package for employees.
This role is eligible to participate in our equity award program. Any award is discretionary and not guaranteed and may be contingent upon individual and/or Company performance. The amount, timing, and terms of any equity award will be determined in accordance with the Company’s equity incentive plan and applicable policies. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and accomplishment-specific awards.

Benefits
In addition to competitive base compensation, this role is eligible for York Space Systems’ comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Participation in our discretionary annual bonus and equity programs.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.