People & Culture Coordinator

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 glo...

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, onboarding sup...

Support the day-to-day administration of People & Culture programs, processes, systems and employee records.

Support the day-to-day administration of People & Culture programs, processes, systems and employee records. 
Coordinate onboarding activities from offer acceptance through orientation and monitor for completion, including system setup, welcome communications, and new hire materials. 
Prepare new hire paperwork, including scanning documents and creating organized, electronic personnel files. 
Present the P&C segment of the New Hire Orientation every Monday, covering topics such as company history, policies and procedures, while coordinating the orientation to ensure it stays on track and provides new employees with an engaging and positive experience. 
Complete employment verifications (verbal and written).
Maintain and keep inventory of new hire merchandise
Organize and distribute launch patches to the team.
Manage employee anniversary program.
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 escalate to appropriate P&C team members when necessary. 
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., FedEx).
Utilize office software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create and update documents, presentations, and forms.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. 
Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned.  

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, PowerPoint 
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field 
Proficient with ADP and/or Workday
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail 

Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO