Senior People Partner

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

"If you want to build a rocket, don't assign tasks — ignite a longing for the endless immensity of the stars."

This is not an ordinary workplace

We build space vehicles for humanity. Not as a tagline. Not as a marketing line. As the literal, daily reality of every person on our team. We are in the middle of a space exploration renaissance, one that happens once in a generation. In just four years, we built two demonstrator capsules, signed a Space Act Agreement with NASA (the first European company ever to do so), booked 10 missions, and began developing Storm, a high-thrust staged combustion rocket engine. We operate across seven countries, backed by tier-one investors. And we are just getting started. If you join TEC, you are not taking a job. You are choosing an expedition.

Our mission: We build space vehicles for humanity, enabling everyone to participate peacefully in the building of our human future in space.

Why you might not join us and why the right person will

1. We work on-site, together. Minimum three days a week in person, full presence. We'll always work with real life but our baseline is genuine commitment. If you need a fully remote role, we're probably not the right fit right now.

2. We are in build season. The pace is high, the stakes are real, the urgency is genuine. Steady and comfortable won't feel like enough here.

3. We expect extreme ownership. We want people who feel the mission personally, who care about Nyx, Storm and what we're building beyond their job description. This culture asks a lot. Willingly.

But if this excites you more than it worries you, few people get the chance to work on something history will remember. Nobody climbs Everest without full commitment. Nobody builds a space capsule or a rocket engine without it either. This is that moment. This is that team.

The role

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll be a trusted advisor to leaders and teams across a global business of 600 people. You'll lead on our most critical people priorities, performance, development, culture, leadership coaching and complex global projects. This is not a support role. It's a seat at the table.

What you'll do

• Performance & growth Own and evolve our performance philosophy, build frameworks that inspire growth rather than generate anxiety; use people data to drive smart decisions

• People development Design and deliver programmes that stretch and retain talent, champion continuous learning from IC to senior leadership

• Leadership coaching Be a trusted advisor and coach to senior leaders, navigate complex challenges with confidence, discretion and sound judgement

• Culture & engagement Guard and grow the TEC culture, bring intentionality to the moments that matter

• Global projects Lead cross-functional people initiatives across geographies; bring structure and pace to ambiguous, high-stakes programmes

What we're looking for

• Significant experience as a senior HR Business Partner or People Partner in a fast-scaling, international organisation

• A track record of leading on performance, development and transformation, not just supporting it

• The confidence to challenge and advise senior stakeholders with credibility and warmth

• Comfortable with people data, you use it to tell compelling stories

• Fluency in English essential, German or French an advantage

• Curiosity about our mission matters more than aerospace experience, though both is ideal

What we offer

• High-impact role with real autonomy to shape how people partnering works at TEC

• Collaborative, international team that values substance over hierarchy

• Salary: €77,500 – €105,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Relocation support to Munich

We'd love to meet you

If you're energised by building something meaningful in an environment where you're trusted, not micromanaged, we want to hear from you.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:  

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind 

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them  

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?  

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. 
 
The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.  


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.