Associate People Business Partner

Associate People Business Partner

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

The Associate People Business Partner at Anduril is an emerging HR professional who, with Sr. People Business Partner leadership, delivers strategic HR support to specific business units or locations. As HR advisors to their stakeholders, Associate People Business Partners coach managers to deliver performance feedback and facilitate succession planning exercises to support employee development and scaling the workforce in collaboration with a Senior People Business Partner. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, communicates effectively, and possesses a deep understanding of both HR and business operations.

What You'll Do

Partner with business units to align HR strategies and practices with departmental and company objectives.

Manage the 360 feedback process, drive the annual review cycle with managers, partner on performance management, and lead employee relations investigations.

Drive HR projects, ensuring they meet desired outcomes and adhere to organizational goals.

Support managers and employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, offering guidance, coaching, and conflict resolution.

Deliver practical recommendations based on employee performance and engagement data, guide goal-setting, and promote accountability for continuous improvement.

Lead and / or participate in investigations into employee relations and performance issues, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and fairly.

Provide strategic and logistical support for managers during employee exits.

Conduct succession planning exercises and performance and compensation calibrations with managers.

Facilitate 360 feedback for leaders and provide readouts to C-Suite.

Plan and calibrate annual review processes to ensure consistency and growth.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to effectively support Anduril's objectives.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years experience as a strategic HR partner and advisor, typically in an HRBP, HR Generalist type role.

Knowledge of HR practices, including employment law, compensation, performance management, leadership development, coaching, employee relations, change management, and organizational effectiveness.

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in using HRIS and other HR-related software systems.

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.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Compensation And Benefits

US Salary Range : $90,000 - $135,000 USD

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.
• 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.
• 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)

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!