Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I

About The Role

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 rocket has 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. 

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Rocket Lab’s 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 customer’s missions, and they’re responsible for supporting their development, nurturing their skills and talent, and retaining the world-class people already on our team.

SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER I

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s Wallops Island, VA launch site, the Senior Talent Acquisition Partneris 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. As a member of the TA team, you will be integral in fulfilling our mission to open up access to space to improve life on earth by hiring innovators who will help shape our rapidly expanding programs. 

*This role sits onsite at our Wallops Island, VA launch complex– remote work is not considered for this position.*

WHAT YOU’LL 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 
• Travel as needed to support hiring efforts at other sites, including Launch Complex 3 in Wallops Island VA and Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD 

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5+ years of full-time, full-cycle recruiting experience 

 THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

• 8+ years of full-time recruiting experience preferred 
• Agency and in-house recruiting experience 
• Experience recruiting for high-volume nonexempt roles and/or engineering roles such as: 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  

• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate computer, keyboard, and office equipment  
• Clear vision for reading documents, viewing computer screens, and distinguishing details at varying distances
• Ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with team members, management, and external stakeholders
• Mobility to move between buildings, attend meetings, and access different work areas  
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments with moderate noise levels, dust, and fumes 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s 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 other’s 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 View email address on rocketlabcorp.com 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.