Senior People Business Partner

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · People : People Business Partners

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced AI-powered systems for military applications. This role is for a Senior People Business Partner who will support leadership and teams, focusing on talent development, employee engagement, and performance enhancement. Responsibilities include strategic advising, employee relations, and organizational development, with a requirement for 12+ years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably with engineering client groups. The role requires U.S. Person status due to export-controlled data.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as a strategic thought partner to business leaders on people-related strategies and employee engagement.
  2. Provide guidance on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
  3. Serve as a thought leader and lead the design, implementation, and iteration of new people programs while enhancing existing cross functional high impact initiatives.
  4. Coach and advise teams on best practices and foster deep relationships to cultivate trust.
  5. Conduct thorough and objective investigations, working closely with management to improve work relationships and morale.

Skills

Required

  • 12+ years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably with engineering client groups.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
  • Expertise across various HR/People channels, including compensation & benefits, compliance, employee relations, and learning and development.
  • Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure, outcome-oriented environments.
  • Clear, empathetic, and effective communicator, adept at adjusting approaches based on audience needs.
  • Strong collaborator and coach, delivering feedback that fosters trust and cooperation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence.
  • Data-driven and detail-oriented, with a strategic mindset.

What the JD emphasized

  • U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data.