People & Culture Coordinator - Temporary

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab is a vertically integrated provider of small launch services, satellites, and spacecraft components. Our mission is to open access to space to improve life on Earth. Our team is over 1,500 people strong and we’re adding to it every week. Collaboration is at our core – every idea is heard, and everyone makes a difference. Teams are nimble, decisions are made quickly, and we are action oriented. PEOPLE & CULTURE COORDINATOR - TEMPORARY Based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, California the People & Culture Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative support to employees, assisting the P&C team with file maintenance, HRIS entries, and other HR activities. You will support the Director of People & Culture and the People & Culture team with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors. *This is a 3-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 global HQ in Long Beach, CA - remote work is not considered for this position*   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee new hire preparations and set-up, orientation, new hire paperwork collection, and I-9 tracking for all locations. Process all pre-employment background screening. Maintain recordkeeping and upload documents into HRIS systems. Compile data from personnel records and prepare reports. Coordinate, review, and process required new hire paperwork. Provide and complete employment verifications as necessary. Process employee changes in the HRIS systems. Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately. Other duties as assigned. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS (Note: you must meet every qualification in order to be considered) : Associate's degree in HR, Business, or related field 2+ years of related experience Must have proficient computer knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word & PowerPoint THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:  Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with little supervision required. Strong organizational and time management skills Ability to organize, prioritize, and reorder workload in a dynamic environment. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.  In addition to base salary, Rocket Lab offers a comprehensive total compensation package based on individual qualifications and experience, which may include cash or equity incentives. Employees will also be eligible for medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan options, and to purchase discounted stock through Rocket Lab's Employee Stock Purchase Program. Base Pay Range (CA Only) $22 — $29 USD Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here . 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. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Biow at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.   FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant.  These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations.  Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality.  For more information on these Regulations, click here  ITAR Regulations.