Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking a passionate People Business Partner who is innately strategic in their abilities to provide tailored support across all levels of their client function, from coaching to org structure redesign and vision.
The role involves partnering with Hardware and Software teams to enhance talent development, structural excellence and performance management at all levels of the team. You will interact daily with the top engineering leaders in the industry and work with them on complex problems and structural alignment. You will be a thought partner to the Division leadership where you will build impactful programs to elevate performance, engagement and encourage internal growth and development.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Strategic People Business Partner:
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to business owners on people-related strategies and employee engagements
- Collaborate with senior leadership to build, develop, and execute people strategies through our next iteration of anticipated growth
- Coach and advise for best practices within the team
- Develop deep relationships and cultivate trust with all parts of the teams you’re supporting
Employee Relations:
- Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation
- Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
- Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
- Coach Andurilans, functioning as an advocate and resource in resolving key employee issues while balancing the needs of the business
Organizational Development
- Autonomously lead the design, implementation, and iteration of new people programs, as well as assess and improve current people programs
- Help build and improve processes in a dynamic and high-growth phase
- Utilize people metrics to drive key insights and decisions around growth and retention
- Building data-drive and proactive processes to attract, grow and retain our talent
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience
- Experience across multiple HR/People channels such as compensation & benefits, compliance, employee relations, and learning and development
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, outcome-oriented environments
- Is a clear, empathetic, and effective communicator who understands differences in others and adjusts their approach accordingly
- Is an effective partner and coach to managers and leaders; delivers feedback and challenging information in a way that builds trust and collaboration
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence
- Data-driven and detail-oriented
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
US Salary Range
$114,000—$177,500 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.
Anduril Costa Mesa, California, USA Office
Anduril HQ is located in sunny Costa Mesa, California. Once a working newsroom, printing press and distribution facility for the LA Times, our office — dubbed “The Press” — has robust facilities for software & hardware engineering, business development and mission operations, G&A and more!
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