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Rocket Lab · 1 day ago

People & Culture Generalist

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The People & Culture Generalist will provide overall administrative support for P&C-related programs, ensuring initiatives and deliverables are met while maintaining a strong customer-focused approach.

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Responsibilities

Administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to: worker’s compensation, disciplinary matters, exit interviews, dispute resolution, investigations, complaints, performance and talent management, productivity, employee recognition and morale, leave management, and supervisor/manager training and development
Conduct weekly new hire orientation, including welcoming employees, managing necessary documentation, and presenting orientation material
Serve as backup to the P&C Coordinator, assisting with tasks such as the new hire and job change processing, employee file management, and administrative requests
Review corrective actions and provide feedback/guidance to management
Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Provide ongoing training for employees on internal systems, policies, and procedures
Respond to unemployment inquiries and participate in hearings as needed
Manage employee separation processes
Handle leave requests and ADA accommodations in compliance with applicable laws and company polices
Provide administrative and clerical support to the people and culture department
Perform all other related duties as assigned

Qualification

HR experienceMS Office proficiencyWorkday proficiencyADP proficiencyCustomer interactionProfessional writingEnglish languageOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

2+ years of experience in an HR function & a Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience (6+ years of work experience)
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office programs
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
Ability to occasionally work outside and/or travel to company events for P&C related purposes

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to organize, coordinate and implement organizational responsibilities
Proficient with Workday and/or ADP
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to interact extensively with customers, vendors and employees
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos
Ability to write professional correspondence
Ability to effectively present information, one-on-one and in group situations to internal/external customers, clients and other employees of the organization
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the English language

Company

Rocket Lab

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Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.98B
Key Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M

Leadership Team

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Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
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Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
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