Senior HR Manager

Expression of Interest - Applications will be reviewed from the 20th of July 2026 onwards*** ‍About Us‍HEO is the world’s first commercial non-Earth imaging (NEI) and insights services company. NEI involves capturing resolved imagery of space objects using cameras mounted on other satellites, and deriving information and intelligence from the captured imagery.

Our technology helps governments and commercial companies to visually monitor their spacecraft and other space objects they care about. Our vision is to image anything in the solar system on-demand. Read more about NEI here.

We are building out a high performing interdisciplinary team capable of pushing the boundaries of space technology.

We are growing fast and looking for talented, passionate people that value collaboration, growth and learning to join our team.HEO is a post Series-A company backed by high profile venture funds including Airtree, Y Combinator and In-Q-Tel. We are headquartered in Sydney with offices in London, Tokyo, UK and Washington DC.. This means we are a multinational and multicultural team, working across timezones, languages and disciplines to deliver a category definition product in a rapidly emerging space market.‍

Our values

We value good space citizenship. We are passionate about responsible custodianship, sustainability and trust. We believe that space should be easy and transparent. Our values help us to tackle some of the most complex issues in space for the benefit of all of humanity. HEO is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion across our workforce.‍

About The Role

We are hiring a Senior HR Manager to lead key people systems and help shape the employee experience at HEO. This role is responsible for delivering the foundations of a high performing, values aligned team environment, with a focus on three core areas: culture, people experience and compliance.

You’ll be joining a fast paced, high tempo organisation, where priorities shift quickly and clarity isn’t always handed to you. We’re looking for someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, can quickly identify high impact actions, and has the judgment to distinguish between what needs to be perfect and what just needs to get done. You’ll need to be adaptable, proactive, and able to work autonomously.

This is a challenging role, but one with huge impact and opportunity to make it your own.

You will lead the implementation of essential HR processes across onboarding, learning and development, HRIS, performance, policy and people operations. You’ll also play a central role in shaping how we work together, ensuring our internal culture is thoughtful, inclusive and aligned with our values.

This is a hands on role where you’ll be responsible for both designing and delivering key people systems. As part of the Operations team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Operations and founders to build and improve the systems that support our team as we grow. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, deliver meaningful change and contribute to the development of a great place to work.‍

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and administration of our HRIS (Rippling), including workflows, documentation and team onboarding.
• Maintain and improve company HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance, clarity and consistency.
• Design and deliver onboarding and offboarding experiences that are structured, engaging and inclusive.
• Develop and coordinate an annual learning and development calendar with relevant internal and external training opportunities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and oversee quarterly HR data audits.
• Report on key people metrics, including onboarding feedback, attrition and engagement.
• Deliver the annual performance and remuneration review cycles, including documentation, manager guidance and coordination.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including job postings, interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Maintain internal people documentation and guidance to support team clarity and consistency.
• Support employee relations, including performance conversations, policy implementation and workplace investigations.
• Contribute to engagement, wellbeing and recognition initiatives that reflect our values and support clear, values aligned communication.
• Build a sense of shared culture and connection across our international team (Australia, US, UK, Japan), helping to foster engagement and alignment in a distributed environment‍

About You

Minimum of seven years’ experience in generalist HR roles, ideally in fast paced or scaling environments.

Deep knowledge of Australian HR compliance, policies and employment law.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and identifying high-impact priorities in complex environments.

Adaptable, resilient and energised by change.

Strong experience implementing and managing HR systems and people processes.

Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

Comfortable owning projects end to end and working closely with leadership.

Professional, proactive and thoughtful in your approach to building a strong employee experience.

Organised, detail-oriented and confident managing competing priorities.

Confident using HR tools and platforms, and comfortable adopting new systems and technology quickly.

Cross-cultural awareness and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multinational team.‍Perks, Benefits & CultureHEO is one of Australia’s fastest-growing space technology companies. At HEO, we’re committed to creating the best working environment where everyone thrives, values collaboration, encourages innovation and shares the common goal of making space transparent.

Here’s some of the ways we achieve that goal:

• Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP). Own a piece of HEO!Convenient location in Sydney’s Tech Central with end of trip facilities (bicycle parking and showers)
• Flexible leave options so you can recharge and relax when best suits you – no forced leave during office shutdowns Paid parental leave for everyone A supportive environment that fosters cross-team collaboration.
• We learn by trial and celebrate our wins together
• Fireside chats every other Friday where we showcase what someone’s working on or something new in our industry, with some snacks and maybe a game of ping-pong or two
• Quarterly team events to share achievements we’re proud of (no matter how big or small) plus an annual event that brings together our team and customers
• Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
• We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance HEO and our culture.
• Research shows that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single competency or experience.
• If you are excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
• You could be just the right person for this role and HEO. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application and throughout the interview process.‍The successful candidate must be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident and will be required to undergo a background check.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies. HEO is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. The successful candidate will be required to submit to a background check. Please refer to our privacy policy regarding how your data will be handled: https://www.heospace.com/policy-html‍