People & Culture Coordinator

About The Role

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.

Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium‑lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.

PEOPLE & CULTURE

Rocket Lab’s People & Culture team is responsible for looking after our most valuable asset: our people. Across our global teams, the People & Culture team supports our people and departments across recruitment, new staff orientation, compensation, learning and development. They make sure our growing and diverse global team is supported and capable of delivering our projects and customer’s missions, and they’re responsible for supporting their development, nurturing their skills and talent, and retaining the world‑class people already on our team.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE COORDINATOR

Based on‑site at Rocket Lab's Albuquerque, NM Facility, the People and Culture Coordinator will provide comprehensive support in various human resources functions including general employee support, event planning/scheduling, administrative duties within HRIS and other systems, people data management, calendar management, onboarding support, mail management, personnel file management including confidential information, and other HR and administrative tasks as needed. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and service‑oriented operation of the People & Culture department initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Launch and manage onboarding tasks in the HRIS system and monitor for completion.
• Prepare new hire paperwork and assist with employee orientation, including scanning documents and creating organized, electronic personnel files.
• Complete employment verifications (verbal and written).
• Maintain and organize new hire materials and employee merchandise.
• Manage employee milestone and engagement programs.
• Prepare termination paperwork and manage active and terminated employee records.
• Assist with planning and supporting company events.
• Understand policies in order to address employee inquiries and to direct them to the correct personnel for assistance as needed.
• Manage 60‑day new hire reviews to ensure timely completion.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and take notes/minutes during meetings as needed.
• Order office supplies, nameplates, business cards, and snacks.
• Handle incoming/outgoing mail and prepare shipments (e.g., Fed Ex).
• Utilize office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create and update documents and presentations.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of related experience in a human resources or office administrator role
• Computer experience with programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficient with ADP and/or Workday
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize work
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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,…