Talent Acquisition Partner II - University Recruiting (Temporary)
About The Position
Rocket Lab is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner II - University Recruiting for a temporary, 8-month fixed-term role, with the potential to convert to full-time. This position is based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates to fill critical roles. This is a full life-cycle recruitment position, managing the entire process from sourcing and screening to extending offers. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, the role is integral to fulfilling Rocket Lab's mission by hiring innovators for their rapidly expanding programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of full-time university recruiting experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning and supporting university and intern program events, including career fairs, info sessions, conferences, social events with ownership of logistics, and material coordination.
- Agency and in-house recruiting experience
- Experience recruiting for the aerospace & defense industry
- Experience recruiting for high-volume nonexempt roles in engineering, software, and business operations
- 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 coordinating interviews and extending offers
- Utilize our ATS (Greenhouse) to build strong candidate pipelines that meet business needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, student organizations, and career centers.
- Coordinate and represent Rocket Lab at events, career fairs, and conferences.
- Coordinate and facilitate intern program social events
Benefits
- Company stock as part of total compensation package
- 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 merch store
- Variety of other employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
