Director of Talent Acquisition, Corporate Teams

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Blue Origin is building a future where millions of people can live and work in space, and that audacious vision requires exceptional leadership across all corporate functions. The Director of Talent Acquisition, Corporate Teams owns strategic oversight, operational excellence, and cross-functional of hiring delivery for Blue Origin's core support business teams including Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, and Legal, and will lead a central tech recruiting team. This is a rare opportunity to define how a pioneering space company builds and scales the enterprise infrastructure needed to enable our most critical missions.

As both strategic leader and operational steward, you'll partner directly with executives to shape organizational hiring while leading a high-performing team of functional recruiters that support corporate departments. You will build sophisticated talent strategies, establish enterprise-grade operational frameworks, and orchestrate seamless collaboration across HR, Finance, Legal, and Business Leadership to deliver an exceptional end-to-end talent experience for your customers.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

Own the vision, strategy, and execution of hiring for Blue Origin's corporate support functions, ensuring alignment with company objectives

Define annual business hiring plans and present quarterly business reviews to evaluate and report performance

Build strategic partnerships with operational and technical teams to enable program delivery and drive continuous improvement through data-driven analysis

Team Leadership & Development

Build, lead, and develop high-performing recruiting team members

Establish clear accountability structures, performance expectations, and development pathways while managing capacity planning and resource allocation

Operational Excellence

Serve as strategic advisor to VP-level leaders on corporate talent acquisition strategy and organizational effectiveness

Lead high-priority and transformational initiatives requiring stakeholder management

Oversee development of talent acquisition operational frameworks and hiring playbooks that deliver efficiency, quality, and scalability

Business Intelligence & Performance Management

Build long-term corporate hiring strategy roadmaps that anticipate organizational needs before they become critical

Monitor efficiency trends, competitive positioning, and organizational effectiveness to optimize Blue Origin's hiring

Develop and track recruiting KPIs to ensure operational targets and business objectives are met

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field; MBA preferred, or equivalent experience

10+ years of talent acquisition experience with 5+ years managing multi-disciplined recruiting teams

Executive presence and credibility to serve as strategic advisor to VP-level business leaders

Experience with program management including roadmap development, KPI establishment, budget management, and cross-functional coordination

Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in role

Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent business writing skills including operating plans, strategies, goals, and business reviews

Experience in aerospace, advanced technology, or manufacturing industries

Proven success integrating talent acquisition with succession planning and leadership development

Exceptional organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Background building and/or transforming recruiting programs from ground up

Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $187,923.00 - $263,092.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.