Rewards Analyst II

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab is an end‑to‑end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Total Rewards Analyst II will work closely with the People & Culture team to provide analytical support for the development, implementation, and management of compensation, benefits, and HRIS systems. You will play a key role in ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and program effectiveness while contributing to the overall employee experience.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

• Provide analytical and audit support for compensation and benefits programs including, but not limited to open enrollment, RSU administration, M&A activities, systems implementations, data analytics, and merit review.
• Conduct regular market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation and benefits offerings.
• Assist with the preparation of budget and spend reports for Total Rewards programs.
• Support audits and compliance reviews for compensation and benefits programs to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations.
• Perform regular audits and reconciliations of data between multiple HRIS, payroll systems, and benefit vendors to ensure accuracy.
• Work with EIS to troubleshoot benefit integration issues and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely resolution and accurate data flow.
• Support the preparation and submission of compensation and benefits surveys and reports.

• Proactively identify data integrity issues through data scrubbing, mining, and reconciliations.
• Provide analytical support related to the rollout of data integrity reports.
• Investigate and determine root cause of data issues.
• Provide recommendations for solving future data integrity issues.
• Work with vendors to update their reports with accurately updated data.

• Provide analytical support for M&A activities related to the
• Assist in the development of integration strategies and checklists for compensation and benefits programs.
• Support the job offer creation process and ensure accurate data integration during M&A transactions.
• Develop process maps and SOPs related to P&C and M&A processes to assist with M&A integrations.

• Provide support in systems testing and implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS systems and/or total rewards analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience building, scaling, and automating technical tools and processes.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software.

• Familiarity with Workday or other HR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in the aerospace or technology sectors.

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