Vp, People Operations

Working at ReOrbit 

At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength. Our hierarchies are designed thoughtfully, and titles reflect the work we do. As a team, we value open communication, facts and evidence instead of speculation, and trust as we want to ensure everyone feels safe and secure to voice their opinions and speak their minds. We believe this supportive environment is a driver of innovation and collaboration. In other words, making a difference. 

About this role 

As the VP, People Operations, you will play a critical role in growing the team and shaping our organization's talent strategy and employee experience. You will lead a talented team and work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute HR initiatives that support our business objectives and drive sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced people leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building high-performing teams. 

This role will be based in our office in Helsinki. 

Responsibilities 

• People Strategy Implementation: Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and programs that align with the company's strategic objectives and promote a positive employee experience
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the People Ops team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. Oversee all aspects of employee relations, including performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
• Strategic HR Business Partner: Act as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on all people-related matters, providing insights and recommendations to drive business success and ensure compliance across jurisdictions
• Hiring, Onboarding and Training: Manage the recruitment team to drive workforce planning and talent acquisition efforts. Oversee onboarding and training to ensure teams are high-performing and meet objectives
• Operational Excellence: Scale People and Operational processes that will support ReOrbit’s growth from 50 to 100+ employees ensuring efficiency and consistency across the Company
• Compensation and Benefits: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement compensation and benefits programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent

Skills & Requirements 

• 15+ years of HR/People Ops experience
• Experience in working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, preferably a scale-up or high-growth company
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing HR initiatives that drive business results and enhance the employee experience
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinker with a track record of translating business objectives into actionable HR plans and initiatives
• Solid understanding of employment laws and regulations, with the ability to ensure compliance and mitigate risk across jurisdictions
• Fluency in English, strong Finnish skills are a plus

We offer 

• Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard
• Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space
• Flexibility in working hours & remote work. You can choose your ways of working, so that it is enjoyable for you. You thrive, we thrive
• Chance to make lasting impact and grow together with ReOrbit on its upward trajectory. You will steer your own career path and have an opportunity to contribute to shaping the workplace
• Benefits such a lunch vouchers, free gym, events, parties, relocation support - but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humour

What do we do? 

ReOrbit strives to shape the future of the space economy. Our vision is to build the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming how satellites are designed and manufactured from today’s rigid single-use satellites into autonomous, connected, and reconfigurable systems. We want to develop the infrastructure for seamless data flow in space or to and from the ground. We, therefore, provide small satellites based on our software-defined platforms which are optimised for high data transfer capacity. We are a system integrator, using our software technologies to cost-efficiently manufacture satellites. Our services range from mission and spacecraft design to integration and qualification, as well as integration with launch and ground segment services. Today we are a rapidly growing company and building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with offices in Bariloche, Argentina and Hyderabad, India. 

Join us in our journey of transforming technology and enabling space applications of our current and future society where efficiency, sustainability and security are unlocked to their full potential! Please, submit your application as soon as possible - we are excited to hear from you and can’t wait to discover your unique skills and experiences. 

For agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for our open vacancies. Any CV sent to our team unsolicited will reserve us the right to pursue a candidate without obligation to the sender. All candidate submissions must be conducted through our official channels and in accordance with our terms of engagement.