People Culture Business Partner

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally supporting scientific exploration Earth observation and missions to combat climate change national security and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our Electron rocket has provided reliable access to orbit since 2018 becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad an advanced 13tonne payload class reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope NASA Psyche Mission Artemis I Mars Ingenuity helicopter and more.

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Rocket Labs People & Culture team is responsible for looking after our most valuable asset: our people. Across our global teams the People & Culture team supports our people and departments across recruitment new staff orientation compensation learning and development. They make sure our growing and diverse global team is supported and capable of delivering our projects and customers missions and theyre responsible for supporting their development nurturing their skills and talent and retaining the worldclass people already on our team.

PEOPLE & CULTURE BUSINESS PARTNER

Based on site at Rocket Labs Global Headquarters in Long Beach CA the People & Culture Business Partner is responsible for providing advice and counsel in all areas of HR including ongoing employee relations employee development interpretation of HR policies and creating and implementing new programs and initiatives. The position formulates partnerships across the People & Culture function to deliver valueadded service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Leads the Learning & Development for North America locations through identification and implementation of training & coaching programs while ensuring compliance requirements are met.
• Provides daytoday performance management guidance to managers (e.g. coaching counseling career development disciplinary actions).
• Strategizes with business unit on engagement restructures workforce planning and succession planning.
• Drive the experience for all employees and ensure behavior of leaders and employees fully aligns with culture.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues and conducts effective thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to daytoday management of employees reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Partners with management and employees to provide policy guidance and interpretation improve work relationships build morale and increase productivity and retention.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues conducting effective thorough and objective investigations.
• Acts as project manager for assigned HR initiatives and special projects.
• Support global mobility and manage immigration cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Business Partner / Generalist role supporting a blended exempt/nonexempt workforce and Bachelors degree or equivalent years of working experience 9 total years).
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of employment labor laws regulations and principles in a multistate environment.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines including compensation practices organizational diagnosis employee and relations diversity performance management and federal and state employment laws.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend interpret and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws guidelines regulations ordinances and policies.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Effective communication and problemsolving skills
• Innovative thinker and continuous learner is positive with a growth mindset drives change with a can do attitude is resultsminded and actionoriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Regularly required to sit use hands and fingers operate computer keyboard and controls and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings
• Occasional exposure to dust fumes and moderate levels of noise.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Were on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth but thats not an easy task. It takes hard work determination relentless innovation teamwork grit and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people outthink outwork and outpace. We pride ourselves on having each others backs checking our egos at the door and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure work to tight deadlines and our focus is always on how we can deliver rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.

Important information:

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

Under these Regulations you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia Japan New Zealand Switzerland the European Union or a country that is part of NATO or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations click hereITAR Regulations.