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Total Rewards Analyst II

Rocket Lab USA
$75,000—$96,000 USD
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, California, Long Beach
Feb 05, 2026
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 rockethas 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. TOTAL REWARDS ANALYST II Based onsite at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Total Rewards Analyst II will work closely with the People & Culture team to provide analytical support for the development, implementation, and management of compensation, benefits, and HRIS systems. You will play a key role in ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and program effectiveness while contributing to the overall employee experience. WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO: Analytical Support Provide analytical and audit support for compensation and benefits programs including, but not limited to open enrollment, RSU administration, M&A activities, systems implementations, data analytics, and merit review. Conduct regular market research and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation and benefits offerings. Assist with the preparation of budget and spend reports for Total Rewards programs. Support audits and compliance reviews for compensation and benefits programs to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulations. Perform regular audits and reconciliations data between multiple HRIS, payroll systems, and benefit vendors to ensure accuracy. Work with EIS to troubleshoot benefit integration issues and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely resolution and accurate data flow. Support the preparation and submission of compensation and benefits surveys and reports. Data Integrity Proactively identify data integrity issues through data scrubbing, mining, and reconciliations. Provide analytical support related to the rollout of data integrity reports. Investigate and determine root cause of data issues. Provide recommendations for solving future data integrity issues. Work with vendors to update their reports with accurately updated data. Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Provide analytical support for M&A activities related to the Assist in the development of integration strategies and checklists for compensation and benefits programs. Support the job offer creation process and ensure accurate data integration during M&A transactions. Develop process maps and SOPs related to P&C and M&A processes to assist with M&A integrations. Systems Integration, Testing, and Support Provide support in systems testing and implementation. YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS systems and/or total rewards analysis. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience building, scaling, and automating technical tools and processes. Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration software. THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: Familiarity with Workday or other HR systems. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations and compliance requirements. Experience in the aerospace or technology sectors. 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. Ability to occasionally work outside of business hours and/or travel to other sites. 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) $75,000 — $96,000 USD 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. Important information: FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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. 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.This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY: For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States' International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click hereITAR Regulations.