Rocket Lab USA
Senior Compensation Partner - Corporate Functions & M&A
East Long Beach, Los Angeles County · Senior · full-time
Work authorization required$116k-$145kDetected 18 hours ago
Project ManagementExcelM&AHRCompensationResearchLeadershipCommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
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52Sponsors, lottery-bound
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Entry-level history0
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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About the role
- 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.
- Other perks include: Discounted employee stock purchase program, subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, and other discounts.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Conduct research, quantitative analysis, data modeling, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand trends to drive strategic decisions around people.
- Develop and implement communication and training on compensation programs for recruiters, human resources professionals, and managers to promote understanding and transparency of Rocket Lab's compensation practices.
- Collaborate with IT on process improvements and systems enhancements
- Develop presentations and provide recommendations to leadership
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience in compensation analysis and administration and a bachelor's degree or equivalent years of work experience (12+ years of total work experience).
- Experience leading internal and external market analysis
- Advanced proficiency in excel, including experience building models and analyses
Nice to have
- Prior experience supporting and employees base of corporate functions (Finance, IT, P&C, etc.) professionals along with mergers and acquisitions
- Strong analytical, project management, and quantitative skills with the ability to present to a variety of team members
- Knowledge of laws and regulations as they apply to base compensation, incentive compensation programs, company policies, and operations
- In-depth understanding of compensation best practices
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written communication skills
- Strong consultative skills and highly effective in communicating clearly and constructively to a variety of audiences
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
- Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Compa, Pave, Open Code
Compensation
- $116,000 - $145,000 USD
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
- Act as business partner to the People & Culture (P&C) team along with business leadership to support their decision making for hiring, promotions, specific organizational initiatives, and annual compensation programs
- Manage the global compensation architecture including the design and creation of new jobs and salary structures.
Benefits
- Assist with the development of a comprehensive total rewards strategy and roadmap
- Provide analytical support for total rewards compliance requirements
Equal opportunity
- Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at g.biow@rocketlabusa.com.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful U
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