Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services complete spacecraft design and manufacturing payloads satellite components and more all with the goal of opening access to space. 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 rockethas become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit all while we work to develop Neutron our upcoming medium-lift reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites payloads and their components including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

IT

Rocket Labs IT team is responsible for how our global teams access information and run operations across our computer systems networks and devices. Our hardworking IT team is a group of flexible problem-solvers working in a fast-paced environment but who also thrive under the challenge of supporting all of our proprietary systems and people from finance to launch operations.

SENIOR TECHNICAL PAYROLL ANALYST II

Based onsite at Rocket Labs global headquarters in Long Beach CA the Senior Technical Payroll Analyst II will help optimize payroll processes for our domestic and international workforce. This role is pivotal in ensuring payroll accuracy compliance and seamless technical integrations across systems including APIs. While this position does not involve direct payroll processing it provides essential support to payroll teams and operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now ADP Workforce Manager and Workday along with a proven ability to support payroll operations for mid-to-large companies. A strong understanding of SQL API integrations and people operations benefits finance and accounting will be critical to success in this role.

WHAT YOULL GET TO DO:

• Serve as technical support forADP Workforce NowandADP Workforce Manager.
• Manage user access security roles permission structures and assistance requests within ADP Workforce Now to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Document technical payroll processes procedures log files and change controls in compliance withSOX requirements.
• Participate in change management processes including testing system configurations and auditing pre/post-deployment system changes to ensure compliance with federal and statutory payroll requirements.
• Design create and run custom and ad-hoc reports in ADP; analyze payroll data for accuracy and trends usingSQL.
• Develop test and maintain integrations between ADP Workday and other systems; troubleshoot and resolve integration errors with a strong focus onAPI development and management.
• Support end-to-end payroll operations for domestic and international employees ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Participate in payroll module implementations system upgrades and special projects including mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with ADP and third-party payroll vendors to manage service tickets resolve issues and evaluate new systems or partners.

YOULL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8 years of experience and a bachelors degree or equivalent years of work experience (12 years of total work experience).
• Hands-on experience withADP Workforce NowADP Workforce Manager and technical expertise with HCM systems () and integrations.
• Strong knowledge and experience withSQLfor data analysis and reporting.
• Proven experience withAPI development and troubleshootingfor system integrations.
• Proven experience with global payroll operations tax filings and multi-currency processing.
• Knowledge ofSOX compliance creating custom reports in ADP and supporting internal and external audits.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues manage vendor relationships and support payroll system implementations and upgrades.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Expertise in Workday integrations.
• Experience withFlexspringintegrations.
• Proficiency in developing and configuring APIs.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or relevant Workday certifications.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile Waterfall) and tools (e.g. Jira).
• Experience with other HRIS payroll or ADP platforms (e.g. Lyric Celergo GlobalView).

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting standing walking computer work and occasional exposure to moderate levels of noise dust and fumes in production areas.

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 here ITAR Regulations.