People Operations Specialist

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, seeks a People Operations Specialist to coordinate essential HR operational processes and services, enhance the employee experience, ensure data accuracy, and support scalable service delivery across People Operations.

You will collaborate with multiple HR functions, manage data changes, transfers, comp adjustments, and respond to service desk tickets while maintaining system integrity.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Thrives in a constantly evolving environment.
• Self-starter with initiative and problem-solving mindset.
• Desire to simplify and improve internal client, employee, and manager experience.
• Interest in technology and automation to increase efficiency.
• Data-driven approach; comfortable with data and processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with People functions and cross-functional partners to execute HR operational processes and initiatives, focusing on employee experience and data accuracy.
• Oversee HR operations activities: data changes, transfers, comp adjustments, and responding to service desk tickets with accurate updates across systems.
• Serve as primary contact for employee HR inquiries; take action or escalate as needed.
• Support reporting, audits, and data integrity by cross-referencing data across systems to find gaps.
• Participate in system testing for HR implementations and platform transitions; provide feedback for improvements.
• Document, maintain, and communicate People Operations processes and SOPs to stakeholders, managers, and employees.
• Identify and lead process improvements using HR systems and automation to streamline workflows.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of tools and platforms used by People Operations.
• Flexibly support benefits, compensation, compliance, and onboarding initiatives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Multitasking

Discretion

Independent work

Customer service mindset

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Excel

Ticketing platforms

Job description

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

The People Operations Specialist plays a vital role in coordinating and executing essential HR operational processes and services in alignment with the organization’s objectives. This role focuses on enhancing the employee experience, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and supporting scalable service delivery across the People Operations function.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate closely with various People functions and cross functional partners to ensure smooth execution of HR operational processes and initiatives, with an emphasis on employee experience and data accuracy.
• Oversee critical People Operations activities, including processing employee data changes, internal transfers, comp adjustments, and responding to service desk tickets, ensuring that changes are accurately reflected across all related systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries, taking action or escalating issues to the appropriate team members as needed.
• Support reporting, audits, and data integrity initiatives, including cross referencing data across multiple systems to identify gaps and discrepancies.
• Take part in system testing for HR implementations and platform transitions, providing feedback for improvements and helping configure and roll out updates effectively.
• Document, maintain, and communicate People Operations processes and SOPs to stakeholders, managers, and employees, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance.
• Identify and lead process improvement efforts, leveraging HR systems and automation to streamline workflows and reduce manual work.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a strong working knowledge of the tools and platforms used across the People Operations team.
• Flexibility to support other initiatives across benefits, compensation, compliance, and onboarding as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A positive attitude and a passion for learning. You understand that everything you do impacts our employees, internal client groups, and the organization. No task is too small, and you keep cool under pressure when work volume is high.
• Thrive in a constantly evolving environment, adapting to and embracing change with agility.
• A self starter who takes initiative and follows through. You approach challenges with a solutions first mindset and are always looking for ways to improve how things are done.
• A desire to make the internal client, employee, and manager experience simpler, more pleasant, and more productive is always top of mind for you.
• An eye for scalable solutions and a passion for technology and automation. You are always exploring new ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness for yourself and your team. Solve for the long term.
• An analytical mindset. Data and process are your friends, and you are comfortable navigating Google Sheets, Excel, and ticketing platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively.
• Discretion. You know how to maintain confidentiality but also recognize what needs to be escalated.
• Ability to function independently with a high degree of ambiguity and problem solve with limited direction or oversight.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

US Salary Range $76,000 — $101,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. The 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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