People & Culture Advisor

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 e...

While other companies talk about it, we do it!

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, training and development. They make sure our growing and diverse glo...

Lead ER matters from start to finish with confidence, sound judgement and strong best‑practice understanding, even when navigating complex & ambiguous scenarios
Provide first‑line generalist HR advice across hiring, performance, attendance, change management, and offboarding
Respond to employee queries promptly, professionally, and with absolute confidentiality
Build and maintain trusted relationships with leaders, employees, and external providers
Contribute to People & Culture projects
Support with payroll processing of new starters, variations of employment, terminations and pay run reviews to ensure timely and accurate pay cycles.
Apply pragmatic solutions in situations where established processes may not exist, using initiative and creativity to get to the right outcome

  

3+ years’ experience in an HR role
Bachelor’s degree in HR or equivalent qualification
Genuine ambition to develop and grow in the HR profession
Strong computer skills, including MS Office (especially Excel), and the ability to quickly learn new applications
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy, even at pace
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast‑moving environment
Organised, proactive, and able to show initiative when procedures are limited
Calm, steady, and solutions‑focused under pressure
Full driver licence with the ability to travel independently between sites

People who thrive in this role are adaptable and resourceful, comfortable operating without rigid processes, and able to think on their feet in fast‑moving situations. They bring strong procedural and ER experience, with the ability to justify decisions and assess risk confidently. Coming from dynamic, high‑volume environments, they’re natural problem‑solvers who enjoy tackling bespoke cases and finding practical, people‑focused solutions that balance fairness, compliance, and pragmatism.