Anduril Industries · 6 hours ago
Principal People Business Partner
Costa Mesa, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $292K/yr
15+ years expAnduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. They are seeking a Principal People Business Partner to architect and execute a comprehensive people strategy that aligns with the company's growth agenda, while leading a team to drive transformational change and optimize organizational performance.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect and own the end-to-end People Strategy for your executive client group, ensuring direct alignment with their goals, strategic imperatives, and long-range business plans
Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to your executive team, challenging perspectives and providing proactive insights on organizational effectiveness, talent implications of strategic decisions, and future workforce needs
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing People Business Partners, fostering a culture of strategic partnership and analytical rigor, ensuring consistent delivery of high-impact people solutions
Drive organizational design and transformation initiatives, directly impacting operational efficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic agility
Influence and shape business strategy by bringing a deeply integrated people perspective, identifying talent-related opportunities and risks that could impact market leadership or competitive advantage
Design, implement, and lead large-scale change management initiatives that support critical business transformations, acquisition integrations, or significant strategic pivots, ensuring successful adoption and sustained impact
Design and deploy complex workforce planning models that anticipate future talent needs, skill gaps, and organizational structures required for sustained hyper-growth, including leadership bench growth
Champion and embed a high-performance culture, designing and implementing leadership development programs, executive coaching frameworks, and performance management philosophies that cultivate a strong leadership pipeline and enhance organizational capability
Leverage advanced people analytics and business intelligence to identify systemic organizational challenges, predict future talent trends, and drive data-driven decision-making at the executive level
Proactively forecast and strategically identify critical future talent needs, skill requirements, and potential gaps by deeply integrating with business strategy, product roadmaps, and long-range planning, establishing robust talent pipelines
Design, implement, and continuously evolve executive and critical talent development strategies, including bench planning, high-potential programs, and bespoke leadership development initiatives to build organizational capability and ensure a ready supply of future leaders
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with deep experience directly partnering with executives and driving tangible people strategies
Demonstrated success in architecting, implementing, and scaling people strategies that directly contributed to significant business growth, transformation, and financial impact in a fast-paced, high-growth, and complex environment
Proven experience building, leading, developing, and inspiring high-performing People Business Partner teams
Exceptional executive presence, influencing skills, and the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics with leaders
Deep expertise in organizational development, change leadership, strategic workforce planning, executive talent management, and advanced people analytics
Strong financial acumen and a keen understanding of the commercial and P&L implications of people decisions, with the ability to articulate value propositions in business terms
Strategic systems thinker with the ability to operate at a 50,000-foot level while understanding the critical tactical levers necessary for flawless execution
Outstanding communication and conflict resolution skills
U.S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data
Benefits
Healthcare Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
Company
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense product company that builds technology for military agencies and border surveillance.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.25BKey Investors
AlphaTON Capital Corp.Founders FundU.S. Department of Defense
2025-12-16Corporate Round· $30M
2025-06-05Series G· $2.5B
2025-01-07Grant· $14.3M
Leadership Team
Brian Schimpf
Co-Founder and CEO
Joseph Chen
Co-founder
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