Employee Relations and Compliance Manager

Job Description

Rocket Lab is seeking an Employee Relations and Compliance Manager to join their People & Culture team. This role is based onsite at Rocket Lab’s global headquarters in Long Beach, CA. The Employee Relations and Compliance Manager will lead a team of HR professionals, supporting Rocket Lab’s commitment to a positive workplace and regulatory compliance.What this role involves:

• Developing and implementing employee relations strategies.
• Providing expert advice on workplace issues.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations into workplace misconduct.
• Collaborating on employee performance issues.
• Monitoring employee relations trends and metrics.
• Developing and delivering training programs.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for employee concerns.
• Assisting in employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate records of employee relations cases.
• Partnering on projects to enhance employee experience.
• Evaluating internal compliance and suggesting improvements.
• Developing and executing new compliance policies.
• Applying for compliance certifications.
• Maintaining a compliance recordkeeping system.
• Maintaining communication with compliance regulators.
• Working with Legal Counsel to review and update policy changes.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, or human resources management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws, labor regulations, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in compliance management.
• Proven experience handling conflict resolution and conducting investigations.
• Exceptional ability to formulate written compliance policies and deliver training.
• Consistent track record of managing compliance-related reporting and audits.

What this role offers:

• Company equity.
• 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.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Subsidized EV charging stations, onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts.