Full-Time

Senior People & Culture Generalist

Posted on 8/8/2024

Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Senior

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Based onsite at Rocket Lab's Albuquerque, NM Facility.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in an HR function or similar.
  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office programs.
Responsibilities
  • Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation; disciplinary matters; exit interviews; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity; recognition and morale; and training and development of new supervisors/managers.
  • Authority to initiate Corrective Action when a nonconformance is identified and stop the process when a nonconformance is found.
  • Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
  • Continuous new hire training on internal systems and policies.
  • Responds to all unemployment inquiries from the department of labor unemployment division.
  • Update Organization Chart on a monthly basis.
  • Provides administrative and clerical support to the human resources department to relieve department director of administrative details.
  • Assists in maintaining employee files and personnel records, processes change-of-status forms, compiles personnel statistics, and provides information to employees on matters pertaining to personnel forms and records.
  • Monitors and when needed conducts new hire orientations, to include presentation of the HR portion of orientation and creating/issuing new employee badges along with offboarding support.
  • Set up new employee profiles and personnel files, to include functions necessary to be completed before and after hire.
  • Backup to scheduling drug tests, submitting background check requests, and conducting employment verifications for new hires and converted employees.
  • Administrative tasks including: Monthly credit card reconciliation, Manage all catering orders that are submitted, complete appropriate portion of weekly HR department reports, affirmative action and federal reporting.
  • Perform all other related duties as assigned.
  • 10% travel required to support other facilities.

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron launch vehicle, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit for various sectors. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and reliability. The company's goal is to make space more accessible and to support a wide range of missions, from national security to scientific exploration.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Air Force Research Lab could lead to more defense contracts.
  • Operational efficiency shown by two launches in 24 hours from different hemispheres.
  • Investment by Pier 88 indicates strong investor confidence in Rocket Lab's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or natural disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to the Moon, Mars, and private Venus missions.
  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a competitor in heavy-lift launches.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Childcare Support

Gym Membership

Employee Discounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

INACTIVE