People & Culture Coordinator

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.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all 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.

Rocket Lab's People & Culture team is responsible for looking after our most valuable asset: our people. Across our global teams, the People & Culture team supports our people and departments across recruitment, new staff orientation, compensation, learning and development. They make sure our growing and diverse global team is supported and capable of delivering our projects and customer's missions, and they're responsible for supporting their development, nurturing their skills and talent, and retaining the world-class people already on our team.

Based at Rocket Lab's Middle River, MD Facility, the People and Culture Coordinator will provide comprehensive support in various human resources functions including general employee support, event planning/scheduling, administrative duties within HRIS and other systems, people data management, calendar management, onboarding support, mail management, personnel file management including confidential information, and other HR and administrative tasks as needed. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and service-oriented operation of the People & Culture department initiatives and will provide support to additional Rocket Lab sites, such as Silver Spring, MD and Wallops Island, VA.

• Assist with new hire orientation and serve as a backup presenter for the new hire orientation as needed.
• Prepare and maintain electronic personnel files and prepare termination paperwork.
• Complete new hire onboarding in the HRIS system and verify data on payroll system.
• Maintain active and terminated employee data in all systems.
• Assist with planning employee events and attend such events to support as needed.
• Provide administrative support to employees.
• Assist with offboarding processes and intake/documentation of employee relations matters.
• Assist with employee 60-day review tracking.
• Assist with any required preparation for annual performance review, merit and benefits open enrollment cycles.
• Complete and verify I-9 documentation as needed and maintain I-9 files.
• Manage calendars and assist with scheduling meetings for the P&C department.
• Take detailed notes and minutes in meetings when required.
• Assist with employee engagement programs, awards, and gifts, as requested.
• Track required employee training competition on L&D platform and follow up with employees and managers who require completion.
• Assist with Rocket Lab Academy training coordination for employees with appropriate teams.
• Order and maintain inventory of all Company swag for new hires and special events.
• Retrieve mail, manage incoming/outgoing mail, and process invoices as needed.
• Other administrative duties and general support on projects, as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in a human resources or office administrator role
• Computer experience with programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient with or able to quickly learn the Company's HRIS and payroll systems, Workday and ADP
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail

• 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.
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
• Ability to travel occasionally to work at other facilities or to attend Company-sponsored or industry events.

Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations:…