Director, People Business Partners, Manufacturing

Director, People Business Partners, Manufacturing

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

This Senior HR leader is responsible for setting the strategic direction for all things people partnership across multiple manufacturing sites, including the design and integration of new large-scale production facilities. This role emphasizes visionary leadership and strategic influence that can be cascaded to all levels, partnering with senior stakeholders to build a dynamic, high-performing people strategy across the organization. This role must be able to balance the structure of a manufacturing workforce with innovative strategies that mirror Anduril's progression.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Strategic Leadership & Vision :
• Set the strategic direction for people partnership across all manufacturing sites and new production facilities.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure HR strategies align with overarching business goals.
• Drive organizational transformation and change management while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Leadership of People Business Partner Team :
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of People Business Partners.
• Ensure that HR best practices and innovative strategies are consistently applied across the organization.
• Provide strategic oversight and future-oriented partnership.
• Manufacturing-Focused People Strategy :
• Develop and communicate a clear, strategic People vision tailored to the unique needs of manufacturing operations.
• Oversee the integration of people practices into the development of new large-scale production facilities.
• Build scalable frameworks to support workforce planning, talent development, and employee engagement across multiple sites.
• Senior Stakeholder Engagement :
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing actionable insights through analytics and strategic dialogue.
• Champion HR initiatives that drive long-term growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage.
• Influence senior-level decision-making on organizational design and change management initiatives.

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US Salary Range

$168,000 - $252,000 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 :

For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI) : Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.

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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