Talent Acquisition Partner II - Temporary

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner II to manage full-cycle recruitment at their Global Headquarters in Long Beach, CA. This 6-month temporary role involves engaging with hiring managers, sourcing diverse candidates, and guiding candidates through the hiring process.

The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of recruiting experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full-time recruiting experience required.
• Experience supporting high-performing teams.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic hiring expert to hiring managers.
• Manage the full hiring life-cycle from sourcing to offers.
• Build a diverse pipeline of candidates through various sourcing methods.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Strong communication skills

Talent sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Greenhouse ATS

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner II – Temporary

Based out of Rocket Lab’s Global Headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates alike 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.

*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 Long Beach, CA headquarters – remote work is not considered for this position.*

What You’ll 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 other sites, including Launch Complex 3 in Wallops Island, VA and Space Structures Complex in Middle River, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of full‑time, full‑cycle recruiting experience.

Nice to Have

• 5+ years of full‑time recruiting experience preferred.
• Agency and in‑house recruiting experience.
• Experience recruiting for high‑volume non‑exempt roles and/or engineering roles such as production, manufacturing, test, mechanical, electrical, systems, propulsion, etc.
• 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

• Sit at desk and operate computer, keyboard and office equipment for extended periods.
• Review documents, view computer screens, and distinguish details at varying distances.
• Mobility to move between buildings, attend meetings, and access different work areas.
• Occasional exposure to production environments with moderate noise levels, dust, and fumes.

Benefits

Base salary range: $75,000 – $95,000 (CA only). Total rewards package includes equity and a robust benefits package with medical (HMO, PPO, 100% company‑sponsored HSA), dental, vision, 3 weeks paid vacation, 5 days sick leave, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Other perks include a discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and additional discounts.

Employment Eligibility – 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 be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the Department of Commerce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [e-mail]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply or interview.