Talent Acquisition Partner II - Temporary

Talent Acquisition Partner II - Temporary

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to advance technology and climate initiatives.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit. Our Space Systems business designs and builds satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

Talent Acquisition Partner II

Based out of Rocket Lab’s Space Structures Complex in Middle River MD, the Talent Acquisition Partner II is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates 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 senior member of the TA team, you will help fulfill our mission to open up access to space by hiring innovators who will support our 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 Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD – remote work is not considered for this position.*

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• 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 our Launch Complex 3 site in Wallops Island VA

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of full-time recruiting experience

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• 10+ 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
• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

WHAT TO EXPECT

We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, which requires hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others deem impossible. We value collaboration and resilience as we work to deliver high-impact outcomes.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, Rocket Lab employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations. Learn more about ITAR here.

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at  This resource assists job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from applying or interviewing. A response may take up to two business days.

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement to access equipment and data regulated by ITAR, and eligibility to access equipment.