People & Culture Intern Summer 2027

Rocket Lab•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a People and Culture Intern based at Rocket Lab’s site in Long Beach, California, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in People & Culture operations and insight into our company's approach to the employee life cycle. The team collaborates closely with Total Rewards, TA, EIS, Security, Payroll, EH&S, IT, Facilities, and Legal to support daily operations.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master's or doctorate program in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management or related field and have at least one semester of school remaining post internship.
GPA of 3.0 or above.
3+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of Human Resources.
Able to work full-time, on-site for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks beginning May or June 2027

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.5 or above.
6+ months of corporate function experience within the areas of Human Resources.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office (Powerpoint & Excel)
Strong time management skills and attentive to details

Responsibilities

Work closely with your mentor and other employees within the department to apply your knowledge and grow your skills both technically and professionally
Work with a fast-paced group of professionals to apply engineering and industry concepts to solve real challenges
Attend frequent 1:1’s with mentors and supervisors to facilitate success and learning while providing progress updates
Enjoy tech talks and network with other interns and employees through social and professional events

Benefits

Stipend to subsidize relocation costs
Employee Stock Purchase Program (with a 15% discount on company stock)
Top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, and a zero cost HDHP option with a significant HSA company contribution)
Dental and vision coverage
Paid vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability and life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Subsidized EV charging
Onsite fitness centers (where available)
Discounted gym memberships
Complimentary snacks and beverages
50% employee discount on our popular merch store
Variety of other employee discounts