Recruiting Coordinator - Temporary

Rocket Lab; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Recruiting Coordinator at a leading company in the space industry, you will schedule interviews and ensure candidates have a positive experience during their interview process. This temporary position in Hawthorne, CA, requires a bachelor's degree and offers a competitive hourly wage along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) retirement plan

10 or more paid holidays per year

Potential discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Previous experience in a professional setting within recruiting, human resources, marketing, sales, or technology.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 and experience with an applicant tracking system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule onsite interviews and coordinate candidate travel.
• Host candidates and manage day-of onsite interview logistics.
• Assist the talent operations team with special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

RECRUITING COORDINATOR – TEMPORARY POSITION

As a recruiting coordinator at SpaceX, your primary responsibility is to schedule all candidate onsite interviews, as well as making sure that candidates have a great experience and a successful interview day. You will also support your recruiting team, which may include but is not limited to greeting and touring candidates, and assisting with administrative tasks throughout the hiring process. Recruiting coordinators are integral members of the recruiting team as we bring top talent to SpaceX.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule onsite interviews
• Coordinate candidate travel
• Host candidates and manage day-of onsite interview logistics
• Learn about our business to the extent that you can speak intelligently about our programs with candidates and client groups
• Ensure that all candidates have a positive experience while interviewing with SpaceX
• Assist the talent operations team with special projects as needed

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX, for the length of time as stated, and is subject to change with minimal notice as business needs dictate.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 6 months (permanent hire conversion based on performance and business need)
• LOCATION: Hawthorne, CA (requires being onsite - remote work not considered)
• SHIFT: standard business hours

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Previous experience in a professional setting within recruiting, human resources, marketing, sales, or technology

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 6+ months of professional experience in human resources, marketing, sales, or technology (internship experience is applicable)
• Experience as a recruiting coordinator
• Experience with Greenhouse or other applicant tracking system
• Proficiency with MS Outlook and Microsoft Office tools
• Basic knowledge of personnel policy and procedure in accordance with federal and state laws regarding employment practices
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects, be flexible to change, and adapt to shifting priorities
• Team player with a high sense of urgency
• Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with a strong passion to contribute to the team’s success
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels, including senior management, on a 1:1 basis and in groups
• Capacity to learn and speak intelligently about our business and the space industry
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Hawthorne, CA – remote or hybrid work will not be considered

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:

Recruiting Coordinator: $27.00/hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for potential discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, and various other discounts and perks. You will also be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [e-mail].