Talent Acquisition Partner II - Temporary

About The Role

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.

TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER II - TEMPORARY

Based out of Rocket Lab’s Global Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Talent Acquisition Partner is 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.

• 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

Qualifications

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

• 5+ 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

• Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods
• Review documents, view computer screens, and distinguish details at varying distances
• Mobility to move between buildings, attend meetings, and access different work areas
• Occasional exposure to production environments with moderate noise levels, dust, and fumes
• Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

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.