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.
The People Operations Generalist plays a vital role in the delivery of complex, high-volume people processes across the employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a wealth of HR knowledge and experience and great at supporting ongoing HR needs. You are the go-to person for any employee issues and balance compliance and policies with an exceptional customer service approach.
The People Operations Generalist is a strategic thinker who enthusiastically leads HR projects, ensuring they are completed on time and aligned with company goals. You will mentor junior team members, collaborate with peers to create a positive work environment, and act as experts in handling HR cases, workflows, and data. You drive consistency and compliance, helping to scale service delivery across Anduril’s workforce by translating policy and systems into high-quality outcomes.
Process Ownership & Service Delivery
- Serve as one of the primary points of contact for employees and managers, providing assistance, effectively gathering context or information, and resolving issues.
- Provide support to People Business Partners (PBP) by facilitating HR processes, assisting in strategic projects, and compiling data to inform decision-making.
- Act as a bridge between strategic PBP needs and operational excellence by spotting areas for improvement, collaboratively designing solutions, and training stakeholders on tools, systems, and best practices to enable self-sufficiency and scale.
- Own and execute complex employee lifecycle processes within the HRIS for your aligned groups (e.g., internal transfers, offboarding, job and compensation changes).
- Manage and execute offboarding process with thoroughness and attention to detail, guaranteeing a smooth transition for exiting staff.
- Document, maintain, and communicate core HR processes to stakeholders, managers, and employees.
Project Support & Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to or lead medium-scale People Operations initiatives (e.g., process redesigns, policy rollouts, template standardization).
- Support implementation of new tools and automations by stress-testing workflows and providing insights to PeopleOS and People Data teams.
- Lead HR projects and initiatives, conduct periodic audits for data accuracy and compliance.
- Mentor junior HR team members and collaborate with People Operations leadership to align strategies and initiatives.
- Maintain and develop offboarding materials, processes, and documentation.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with PBPs on the tactical execution of sensitive but non-strategic matters (e.g., low-risk involuntary exits, org updates).
- Support with data gathering, workflow input, and field execution of programs (e.g., performance cycles, compensation changes).
- Triage and route employee escalations appropriately.
- 5+ years of experience in HR or People Operations.
- Deep familiarity with core HR systems and processes (Rippling, Workday, or equivalent HRIS strongly preferred).
- Knowledge of employment law and compliance practices, especially in high-growth or global environments.
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with structured data.
- Commitment to excellence, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking.
- Discretion — you know how to maintain confidentiality but also recognize what needs to be escalated.
- Ability to function independently and problem-solve with minimal or no direction.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
- Passion for service and commitment to empathy, kindness, and patience.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.
- Experience in a shared services model or multi-tiered HR function is a plus.
- Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities
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!
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