SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER IBased 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.
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