People & Culture Business Partner

Rocket Lab Corporation • Long Beach, CA

2d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Based on site at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, The People & Culture Business Partner is responsible for providing advice and counsel in all areas of HR including on-going employee relations, employee development, interpretation of HR policies, and creating and implementing new programs and initiatives. The position formulates partnerships across the People & Culture function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources supporting a blended exempt/non-exempt workforce and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (9+ years total work experience).
• Extensive knowledge of multi-state employment laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and relations, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

• Drives change with a "can do" attitude.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with immigration processes and regulations.
• Experience providing HR support during M&A projects.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) highly preferred.
• Experience supporting global teams.
• Workday & ADP knowledge and experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to assigned teams, collaborating to strengthen work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Drive employee experience by ensuring leaders and employees align with organizational culture and values.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide policy guidance, performance management support, and coaching to managers on career development, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with P&C Centers of Excellence to implement programs and ensure organizational alignment.
• Provide policy guidance and interpretation related to employment matters.
• Strategize with business units on engagement, restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identify training and executive coaching needs and evaluate program effectiveness to ensure success.
• Support global mobility and manage immigration cases.
• Act as project manager for assigned HR initiatives and special projects.
• Act as a strategic partner to assigned teams, collaborating to strengthen work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level