Talent Acquisition Partner II/Senior - Temporary

Rocket Lab Corporation•Long Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Talent Acquisition Partner II/Senior - Temporary Based out of Rocket Lab’s Global Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Talent Acquisition Partner is 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 is a 6-month fixed-term role for immediate hire, with the potential opportunity to convert to full-time employment upon term completion. This role sits onsite at our Long Beach, CA headquarters – remote work is not considered for this position. (Please note: This position can be hired at the Talent Acquisition Partner II or Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I level.)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of full-time, full-cycle recruiting experience (for Talent Acquisition Partner II)
5+ years of full-time, full-cycle recruiting experience (for Senior Talent Acquisition Partner I)
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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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