Senior Talent Acquisition Partner - Temporary

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 13-tonne 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 training 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 world-class people already on our team.

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER TEMPORARY

Based out of Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA as aSenior Talent Acquisition Partner youll be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike to fill highly critical roles. This is a full life-cycle recruitment position you will own everything from initial sourcing and screening to extending offers. Youll play an integral role in fulfilling our mission to open access to space to improve life on earth by hiring innovators who will help shape our rapidly expanding programs! Youll also support strategic projects and initiatives for the TA team and broader People & Culture department.

*This is a 6-month fixed-term role for immediate hire with the potential opportunity to convert to full-time employment upon term completion. This role sits onsite at our global HQ in Long Beach CA remote work is not considered for this position.*

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Serve as a strategic hiring expert and partner to hiring managers and business unit leaders
• Partner with hiring managers to determine the requirements and expectations for their open positions and the qualities of their ideal candidate
• Manage the full hiring life-cycle from initial sourcing and screening to extending offers
• Screen candidates for open roles and guide them through the interview process
• Build a diverse pipeline of talent including passive candidates through sourcing cold calling phone screens and networking
• Utilize our ATS (Greenhouse) to build reports and analyze key metrics on recruiting activities to drive process improvements

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree
• 5 years of full-time recruiting experience

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Agency and in-house recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting for the aerospace & defense industry
• Experience recruiting for engineering roles such as: software production manufacturing test mechanical electrical systems propulsion etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting high-performing teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with hiring managers at all levels as well as candidates and external partners
• Previous experience sourcing for highly technical and niche roles

ADDITIONAL 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

Senior TA Partner Hourly Pay Range: $40/hour - $60/hour

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 out-think out-work and out-pace. 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.