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.

At Anduril, our people are our most valuable asset. We're looking for a skilled People Operations Specialist to join our team and help us attract, develop, and retain the best talent. The ideal candidate will have experience in human resources, recruiting, or talent management. They will coordinate and administer various people operations programs and initiatives. They will also be expected to contribute to continuously improving people operations processes and procedures. You will have plenty of freedom and autonomy to help shape, mold, and influence how people operations run at Anduril. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, will work effectively with both internal & external clients and candidates, and be a strong communicator, all the while having the ability to shift gears at a moment's notice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to get a first-hand look at how companies operate and scale.

What You're Responsible For:

• Partner closely with other People functions and People Partners (HRBPs) to execute HR operational processes and services with a focus on employee experience and data integrity.
• Process employee changes and terminations, including document generation, notifications, and HR systems updates.
• Participate in system testing for new programs, systems, or process rollouts.
• Support with reporting, audit, and data integrity initiatives.
• Be the first point of contact for employee questions and employment verification requests. Escalate issues to other members of the People team, if appropriate.
• As needed, assist with onboarding new hires (system entry, paperwork validation, background check administration).
• Document, maintain, and communicate core HR processes to stakeholders, managers, and employees.
• Identify and drive process improvement efforts, leveraging HR systems to automate and eliminate bottlenecks
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a strong working knowledge of the reporting tools within Rippling and other vendor systems.

Who You'll Work With:

• People Operations, People Partners, Recruiting and Finance teams
• Global employees of all levels
• Third-party vendors
• Internal and external legal counsel

What It Takes:

• A positive attitude and a passion for learning. You understand that everything you do impacts our candidates and internal client groups. No task is too small, and you keep cool under pressure when the work volume is high.
• A desire to make the internal client, employee and manager experience simpler, more pleasant, and more productive is always top of mind for you.
• An eye for scalable solutions and a passion for technology and automation - you are always exploring new systems solutions for you and your team in pursuit of increased efficiency and effectiveness. Solve for the long term.
• An analytical mindset. Data and process are your friends, and you are comfortable navigating Google Sheets and Excel documents.
• Ideally, 2 + years of experience working on an HR or People Operations team, including experience an HRIS (Rippling experience strongly preferred) and other solutions in the HR tech stack (Slack, CultureAmp, Lever, Okta, Microsoft Office Suite, DocuSign).
• An obsession with adding value and getting things done with a high level of craftsmanship. You are detail-oriented and triple-check your work before shipping.
• You can easily handle multiple tasks simultaneously with expert organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively.
• Discretion — you know how to maintain confidentiality but also recognize what needs to be escalated.
• The role may include some travel for business purposes.
• Ability to function independently and problem-solve with minimal direction.

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 all offers and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and disability, mental health and family planning benefits with all premiums paid by Anduril. Anduril provides fully paid medical leave, paid company holidays, and paid time off. A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians and all on-site meals are fully subsidized during the work week through use of our gourmet kitchens. 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!