Melanie Tomazin
Talent Acquisition Leader | Building Scalable Hiring Programs for Aerospace & Tech | Driving Change Through People
- Role
- Talent Acquisition Program Manager & Production Neutron Ta Lead at Rocket Lab
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melanie Tomazin
Passionate about finding top talent, leading with purpose, making a positive impact through strategic programs, and shaping future leaders I am committed to serving others, driving change, and always providing value along the way!
Experience
Talent Acquisition Program Manager & Production Neutron Ta Lead
Jan 2026 — Present · Long Beach, CA, US
As a Talent Acquisition Program Manager at Rocket Lab, I play a key role in shaping our workforce and driving initiatives that directly support our mission to innovate and explore space.My responsibilities blend strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. On the program side, I spearhead strategic hiring initiatives, developing and executing plans to meet future workforce needs and executing strategies that align hiring initiatives with business goals. I also foster and manage strategic partnerships — whether it’s strengthening relationships with education providers or industry organizations — to help us connect with a rich pool of talent.Additionally, I lead operational improvements within our Talent Acquisition team, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing workflows, and implementing best practices to make our processes more efficient and scalable.As the Lead for the Production & Neutron Talent Acquisition team, I manage a dynamic group of recruiters responsible for securing top talent for our production department — the backbone of our mission to innovate and explore space and who also bring our missions from concept to reality. My role involves not only mentoring and developing my team, but also optimizing processes, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence and empowering them to perform at their best.Together, we’re not just filling roles — we’re helping to build the future of space exploration, one hire at a time.
Education
Cornell University
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Monroe-Woodbury High School
High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diploma Programs
2000 — 2004
Amideast Education Abroad
Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies
2009 — 2010
Central Piedmont Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
2005 — 2008
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
2006 — 2011
Park University
Graduate Certificate in Business and Government Leadership, Organizational Leadership
2013 — 2014
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