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Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Fixed term
Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Fixed termRocket Lab USA • Long Beach, CA, US
Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Fixed term

Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Fixed term

Rocket Lab USA • Long Beach, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Temporary
Job description

Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Fixed Term

Rocket Lab is on a mission to redefine access to space, and we need exceptional talent to get there. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Sourcer , based on-site at Rocket Lab Headquarters in Long Beach, CA you'll be at the forefront of building the teams that drive our innovation. This strategic, hands-on sourcing position involves partnering closely with Space Systems department recruiters and leaders to define candidate profiles, develop innovative search strategies, and build pipelines of both active and passive candidates.

We seek a career Sourcer with experience identifying top-tier talent for complex technical and engineering roles in fast-paced environments. In this role you will leverage advanced sourcing tools to uncover hard-to-find talent in aerospace, defense, and cutting-edge technology. If you have deep expertise with sourcing platforms, a passion for connecting with passive candidates, and the drive to operate with urgency and creativity, you'll feel right at home here. You'll be the first-ever dedicated TA Sourcer for our team, so you'll have the unique opportunity to shape this role and make a huge impact on our sourcing strategies and capabilities!

  • This is a 6-month fixed-term role for immediate hire, with the potential opportunity to convert to full-time employment upon term completion. This role sits onsite at our global HQ in Long Beach, CA remote work is not considered for this position.

What You'll Get To Do

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for technical roles, utilizing advanced sourcing tools and techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, Indeed, and niche industry platforms.
  • Own search strategy development, proactive outreach campaigns, and initial candidate assessments to ensure a consistent flow of high-quality candidates.
  • Engage and convert passive candidates through creative outreach, referral campaigns, and relationship building, while promoting Rocket Lab's employer brand.
  • Build and maintain robust talent pipelines for hard-to-fill, niche, or high-priority roles, ensuring long-term alignment with future hiring needs.
  • Conduct high-level candidate screening and interviews, assessing skills, motivations, and cultural fit to achieve strong interview-to-offer ratios.
  • Provide market intelligence and talent mapping, offering insights into talent availability, competitor trends, and compensation benchmarks.
  • Collaborate closely with recruiters and hiring managers to define candidate personas, calibrate search efforts, and provide timely updates on pipeline progress.
  • Champion diversity sourcing strategies and ensure an outstanding candidate experience at every touchpoint.
  • Contribute to recruitment marketing efforts, including social media outreach, university events, and talent community engagement.
  • Track and report on key sourcing metrics, continuously optimizing processes and strategies for better outcomes.
  • You'll Bring These Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of full-time experience as a dedicated Talent Acquisition Sourcer, ideally within aerospace, defense, technology, or a fast-paced startup environment -OR- 9 years of overall experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven expertise sourcing for technical and niche engineering roles.
  • Advanced proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms and strategies.
  • Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workday Recruiting, or similar.
  • Track record of building pipelines for passive candidates through creative sourcing, networking, and engagement campaigns.
  • These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Experience at an agency or high-growth startup, with a focus on hard-to-fill roles.
  • Demonstrated success in market research, talent insights, and competitor intelligence to drive data-driven recruiting decisions.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills to effectively present Rocket Lab's value proposition to top talent.
  • Strong time and project management skills, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple roles simultaneously.
  • Creative, resourceful, and highly motivated with a sense of urgency and ownership.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with hiring managers, directors, and executives to define hiring needs and strategies.
  • Deep understanding of complex engineering principles and technical job profiles.
  • 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, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Must be physically able to commute to buildings.
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise.
  • Must be able to work on site Monday Friday at our Long Beach, CA facility
  • Senior TA Sourcer Hourly Pay Range : $40 / hour - $60 / hour

    Level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our total rewards package at Rocket Lab. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package including : top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option, dental and vision coverage, 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Other perks include : Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role. Benefit programs are subject to change at the company's discretion.

    Base Pay Range (CA Only)

    $83,200 - $124,800 USD

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