People & Culture Coordinator

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Rocket Lab

Compensation

$32 USD

Middle River, MD

On-site

Posted February 23, 2026

Job Description

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 Middle River, MD 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 and will provide support to additional Rocket Lab sites, such as Silver Spring, MD and Wallops Island, VA.

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

Assist with new hire orientation and serve as a backup presenter for the new hire orientation as needed.
Prepare and maintain electronic personnel files and prepare termination paperwork.
Complete new hire onboarding in the HRIS system and verify data on payroll system.
Maintain active and terminated employee data in all systems.
Assist with planning employee events and attend such events to support as needed.
Provide administrative support to employees.
Assist with offboarding processes and intake/documentation of employee relations matters.
Assist with employee 60-day review tracking.
Assist with any required preparation for annual performance review, merit and benefits open enrollment cycles.
Complete and verify I-9 documentation as needed and maintain I-9 files.
Manage calendars and assist with scheduling meetings for the P&C department.
Take detailed notes and minutes in meetings when required.
Assist with employee engagement programs, awards, and gifts, as requested.
Track required employee training competition on L&D platform and follow up with employees and managers who require completion.
Assist with Rocket Lab Academy training coordination for employees with appropriate teams.
Order and maintain inventory of all Company swag for new hires and special events.
Retrieve mail, manage incoming/outgoing mail, and process invoices as needed.
Other administrative duties and general support on projects, as assi