Manager, People Operations

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.

Role Overview:

As the Manager, People Operations, you will oversee a global team responsible for critical HR operations, including employee data management, HR systems optimization, compliance, and process improvement. You will act as the backbone of our People Operations team, ensuring that our employees’ needs are met quickly and efficiently while also leading initiatives that improve our overall People Operations strategy.

You will manage and develop a team, ensuring they have the tools, knowledge, and support to excel in their roles. You are passionate about growing your team, implementing best-in-class practices, and making data-driven decisions that align with company goals while also understanding and addressing the human element behind every decision. This role combines strategy and execution—you will work hands-on with your team to optimize HR systems, manage escalations, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a global People Operations team of five or more employees and ensure consistent, high-quality HR service delivery across all functions. Foster positive employee experiences while streamlining processes for better service.
• Own and optimize multiple People Systems, ensuring their effectiveness and scalability. Monitor KPIs related to People Operations performance, including response times, data integrity, and employee satisfaction metrics.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations across global locations, staying informed of changes and proactively addressing potential risks. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to create, update, and enforce policies that protect the organization.
• Spearhead and manage People Operations initiatives and projects from inception to successful completion, assuming accountability for project management and delivering on critical initiatives.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex HR Operations issues, providing solutions and managing further escalation when necessary.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People Partners, Legal, Recruiting, and Finance to streamline and improve employee lifecycle processes, ensuring a consistent, positive experience from onboarding to offboarding.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and system compliance, identifying operational gaps and leading initiatives to address them. Maintain data integrity within HRIS and other systems, ensuring employee data is accurate and secure.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate operations performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing necessary enhancements. Provide insights into People Operations performance trends through reports and dashboards.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including process flows, user guides, and standard operating procedures. Train HR team members and end-users on system functionality, best practices, and workflows.
• Facilitate cross-functional process mapping sessions to identify and address operational inefficiencies, collaborating with teams to enhance processes and implement programs that simplify the employee experience.
• Develop and execute program management strategies in collaboration with other stakeholders. Provide technical and functional expertise to influence project direction and success.
• Build business cases for new projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Keep management and stakeholders informed of project statuses, system updates, and potential risks.
• Analyze complex data sets to provide meaningful insights to HR leadership and stakeholders, identifying trends and informing decision-making.
• Coordinate and report on People Operations activities, including cyclical tasks and special projects, ensuring clear communication flows within the People team.

Traits and Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of progressive leadership experience in HR or People Operations, demonstrating a strategic mindset in managing global teams and complex HR systems.
• Proven track record in project management, policy design, and compliance enforcement, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Strong change management experience, adept at navigating and leading through organizational transitions.
• Advanced analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data sets and generating actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Proficiency in various People Operations platforms and data-driven decision-making tools, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in HR operations.
• Exceptional communication and mentoring skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• A genuine passion for management and developing employees, fostering a culture of continuous learning and personal and professional growth.
• A proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for identifying and mitigating potential risks or issues before they escalate.
• Leads by example, demonstrating solutions-oriented thinking and sharing knowledge with the team to encourage collaboration and innovation.
• Promotes a culture of continuous learning and development, encouraging team members to stay current with HR trends and best practices.
• Informed by both employee experience and data, balancing qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to guide HR initiatives.

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 top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
  • 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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