Rocket lab

People & Culture Coordinator

Albuquerque, NM Full Time

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 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, learning 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. 

PEOPLE AND CULTURE COORDINATOR 

Based on-site at Rocket Lab's Albuquerque, NM Facility, the People and Culture Coordinator will provide comprehensive support in various human resources functions including general employee support, event planning/scheduling, administrative duties within HRIS and other systems, people data management, calendar management, onboarding support, mail management, personnel file management including confidential information, and other HR and administrative tasks as needed. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and service-oriented operation of the People & Culture department initiatives. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO   

  • Launch and manage onboarding tasks in the HRIS system and monitor for completion. 
  • Prepare new hire paperwork and assist with employee orientation, including scanning documents and creating organized, electronic personnel files. 
  • Complete employment verifications (verbal and written).
  • Maintain and organize new hire materials and employee merchandise.
  • Manage employee milestone and engagement programs.
  • Prepare termination paperwork and manage active and terminated employee records. 
  • Assist with planning and supporting company events.   
  • Understand policies in order to address employee inquiries and to direct them to the correct personnel for assistance as needed 
  • Manage 60-day new hire reviews to ensure timely completion. 
  • Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and take notes/minutes during meetings as needed. 
  • Order office supplies, nameplates, business cards, and snacks.
  • Handle incoming/outgoing mail and prepare shipments (e.g., FedEx).
  • Utilize office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create and update documents and presentations. 
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
  • Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.  

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS  

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 2+ years of related experience in a human resources or office administrator role
  • Computer experience with programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Proficient with ADP and/or Workday
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail 

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. 
  • Ability to occasionally work outside and/or travel to company events for P&C related purposes. 

 

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 g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.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.