People & Culture Advisor

People & Culture Advisor 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 to 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. 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 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. Are you a sharp, solutions-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days look the same? We're looking for an People & Culture Advisor who can confidently own ER processes end-to-end, partner with leaders, and keep our people experience running smoothly across the entire employee lifecycle. This is a dynamic, ever-evolving environment, you'll often need to adapt quickly, navigate ambiguity, and think outside the box. If you enjoy variety and solving problems creatively, this role will suit you perfectly. What You'll Get To Do: 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 You'll Bring These Qualifications: 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. What To Expect: We're on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that's not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other's backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way. #J-18808-Ljbffr