People & Culture Coordinator - Onboarding & HR Support

Rocket Lab USA; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab on-site Albuquerque, NM is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to provide comprehensive HR support, onboarding, and admin services. You will manage employee records, coordinate orientation, and assist with events, mail, and office logistics.

The role requires 2+ years in HR or office administration, strong MS Office skills, and a focus on confidentiality and organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a human resources or office administrator role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration of People & Culture programs, processes, systems and employee records.
• Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through orientation and monitor for completion, including system setup, welcome communications, and new hire materials.
• Prepare new hire paperwork, including scanning documents and creating organized, electronic personnel files.
• Present the P&C segment of the New Hire Orientation every Monday, covering topics such as company history, policies and procedures, while coordinating the orientation to ensure it stays on track and provides new employees with an engaging and positive experience.
• Complete employment verifications (verbal and written).
• Maintain and keep inventory of new hire merchandise
• Organize and distribute launch patches to the team.
• Manage employee anniversary program.
• Prepare termination paperwork and manage active and terminated employee records.
• Assist with planning and supporting company events.
• Understand policies in order to address employee inquiries and escal to appropriate P&C team members when necessary.
• Manage 60-day new hire reviews to ensure timely completion.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and take notes/minutes during meetings as needed.
• Order office supplies, nameplates, business cards, and snacks.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and prepare shipments (e.g., FedEx).
• Utilize office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create and update documents, presentations, and forms.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

HR administration

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

ADP

Workday

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Rocket Lab on-site Albuquerque, NM is seeking a People & Culture Coordinator to provide comprehensive HR support, onboarding, and admin services. You will manage employee records, coordinate orientation, and assist with events, mail, and office logistics.

The role requires 2+ years in HR or office administration, strong MS Office skills, and a focus on confidentiality and organization.