Senior Talent Acquisition Partner II

Rocket Lab • Chantilly, VA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. The Senior Talent Acquisition Partner II is based onsite between Rocket Lab’s Chantilly, Virginia and Wallops Island, Virginia sites. This full life-cycle recruiting role builds and maintains relationships with hiring managers and candidates to fill critical positions. The position partners with hiring leaders, sources and screens candidates, guides them through interviews, and extends offers. As a senior member of the talent acquisition team, this role supports Rocket Lab’s expanding programs by recruiting people who will contribute to its mission.

The position may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and computer work, as well as occasional exposure to moderate noise, dust, and fumes in production areas. Travel may be needed to support hiring at the Launch Complex 3 site in Wallops Island, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of full-time recruiting experience.
• At least 2 years of recruiting experience in the aerospace industry.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of full-time recruiting experience.
• Agency and in-house recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for high-volume nonexempt roles and/or engineering roles, including production, manufacturing, test, mechanical, electrical, systems, or propulsion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment supporting high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with hiring managers at all levels, candidates, and external partners.
• Previous experience sourcing for highly technical and niche roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic hiring expert and partner to hiring managers and business unit leaders.
• Work with hiring managers to define open-position requirements, expectations, and ideal candidate qualities.
• Manage the full hiring life cycle, from sourcing and screening through offer extensions.
• Screen candidates and guide them through the interview process.
• Build diverse talent pipelines, including passive candidates, using sourcing, cold calling, phone screens, and networking.
• Use the Greenhouse ATS to build reports and analyze recruiting metrics to drive process improvements.
• Travel as needed to support hiring efforts at the Launch Complex 3 site in Wallops Island, Virginia.

Benefits

• Company stock or cash incentives may be available.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with the opportunity to purchase discounted stock.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan options.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

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