Austin Adams

Talent Acquisition @ Rocket Lab | Supporting SG&A functions - IT, Supply Chain, People & Culture, Finance & Accounting | 10+ Years in Full-Cycle Recruiting

Role
Talent Acquisition at Rocket Lab
Location
Long Beach, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Austin Adams

Talent acquisition and account management leader with 10+ years of experience driving recruitment strategy, business growth, and long-term client partnerships in highly competitive markets. I’ve led full-cycle recruiting efforts while managing high-value client portfolios, serving as a trusted advisor to executives, hiring managers, and HR leaders.At Robert Half, I progressed from Recruiter to Practice Director / Vice President, leading teams, developing hiring strategies across diverse industries, and managing a portfolio of 100+ client accounts. My experience spans talent acquisition, stakeholder consulting, business development, and team leadership, bridging the gap between business needs and top-tier talent.I specialize in:• Full-cycle recruiting for both specialized and high-volume roles• Client and account management across multiple industries• Partnering with executive leaders, hiring managers, and HR• Building and developing high-performing recruiting teams• Negotiation, offer management, and workforce planningKnown for strong relationship-building, consultative communication, and consistently exceeding performance metrics, I thrive in fast-paced environments where results, trust, and long-term partnerships matter.Currently exploring opportunities in Talent Acquisition, Recruiting Leadership, or Account / Client Management, where I can drive hiring outcomes and business impact.

Experience

  1. Talent Acquisition

    Rocket Lab

    Apr 2026 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US

    Talent Acquisition supporting SG & A functions - IT, Supply Chain, People & Culture, Finance & Accounting

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley

    B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Business, Economics, Psychology) - Focus in Management and Organization

    2009

Skills

  • Temporary Placement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management
  • Recruiting
  • Internet Recruiting
  • Social Skills
  • Staffing Services
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Sales
  • Customer Service
  • Professional Communication
  • Social Networking
  • Interviews
  • Social Communication
  • Resume Writing
  • Temporary Staffing

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