HR Manager

HR Manager

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we're able to create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.

As the HR Manager , you'll play a foundational role in supporting our growing team and building people-first programs and processes that scale with us. You'll work across the employee lifecycle to ensure every individual at Stoke feels valued, supported, and set up for success. This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by helping establish core HR practices and fostering a positive, high-performance culture as we grow. No two days will be alike, as you'll work on a variety of projects and tasks while also providing exceptional support to employees at every level.

Responsibilities include :

• 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.

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Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.