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
This Senior HR leader is responsible for setting the strategic direction for all things people partnership across multiple manufacturing sites, including the design and integration of new large-scale production facilities. This role emphasizes visionary leadership and strategic influence that can be cascaded to all levels, partnering with senior stakeholders to build a dynamic, high-performing people strategy across the organization. This role must be able to balance the structure of a manufacturing workforce with innovative strategies that mirror Anduril’s progression.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Leadership & Vision:
- Set the strategic direction for people partnership across all manufacturing sites and new production facilities.
- Partner with senior leadership to ensure HR strategies align with overarching business goals.
- Drive organizational transformation and change management while fostering a high-performance culture.
- Leadership of People Business Partner Team:
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of People Business Partners.
- Ensure that HR best practices and innovative strategies are consistently applied across the organization.
- Provide strategic oversight and future-oriented partnership.
- Manufacturing-Focused People Strategy:
- Develop and communicate a clear, strategic People vision tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing operations.
- Oversee the integration of people practices into the development of new large-scale production facilities.
- Build scalable frameworks to support workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement across multiple sites.
- Senior Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing actionable insights through analytics and strategic dialogue.
- Champion HR initiatives that drive long-term growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
- Influence senior-level decision-making on organizational design and change management initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive HR experience in dynamic, high-growth environments.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic people initiatives with a strong significant experience in manufacturing or production settings.
- Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams and influencing executive decision-making.
- Deep understanding of employment laws, compliance, and employee relations best practices.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a data-informed mindset.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the defense, tech, or related industries with a manufacturing focus.
- Track record in leading HR strategies through mergers, acquisitions, and significant organizational change.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP).
US Salary Range
$220,000—$292,000 USD
Healthcare Benefits
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:
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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