Rocket Lab

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I

Rocket Lab$95K — $110K *
Staffing
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience
  • 8+ years of recruiting experience preferred
  • Experience recruiting for engineering roles including mechanical, electrical, and propulsion
  • Strong communication skills with hiring managers and candidates

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic partner to hiring managers
  • Determine requirements and expectations for open positions
  • Manage the full hiring life-cycle from sourcing to offers
  • Screen and guide candidates through the interview process
  • Build a diverse talent pipeline through sourcing and networking
  • Utilize ATS (Greenhouse) for reporting and metrics analysis
  • Travel to support hiring at other sites as needed

Benefits

  • Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave annually
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Onsite gym and subsidized EV charging stations
Full Job Description
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER I

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, 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 Long Beach, CA headquarters - 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
  • 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.


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.

Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including: top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.

Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Base Pay Range (CA Only)

$95,000-$110,000 USD

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is a private American aerospace manufacturer and small satellite launch service provider. The company was founded in 2006 by New Zealander Peter Beck. Rocket Lab's Electron rocket is designed to launch small payloads of up to 300 kg into low Earth orbit. The company has launched several successful missions and has contracts with NASA and other organizations. Rocket Lab has raised over $200 million in funding and has offices in the United States and New Zealand.
Learn more about Rocket Lab
Size
500 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Founded
2006
NASDAQ

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