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
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
Talent Acquisition
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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