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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Senior Manager - M&A People Integration

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • The role requires 7–10+ years of progressive human resources experience, including at least 1 year specifically in M&A integration focused on People or HR workstreams.
  • Candidates must have a proven track record of leading complex HR integration projects from diligence through post-close stabilization, including compensation, benefits, and HRIS integration.
  • Candidates must have deep expertise in HR regulations and best practices, particularly in an M&A context; exposure to government contracting or classified environments is preferred.
  • Candidates must have strong analytical skills and be able to translate complex HR data into actionable integration strategies and clear executive communication.
  • Candidates must have leadership, communication, and change management skills to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
  • Candidates must be proficient in HRIS platforms and project management methodologies.
  • Candidates must be a U.S. Person because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, refine, and champion the People Integration Playbook, standardizing processes for compensation harmonization, leveling, organizational design, benefits integration, and HRIS and payroll transition across acquisitions.
  • Direct execution of the Day 1 G&A functional reporting policy, integrating G&A personnel into core corporate functions from close, including pre-close talent assessments and proactive issue resolution.
  • Design and implement strategies to identify key talent, execute retention packages, foster cultural alignment, minimize attrition, and maximize the value of acquired talent.
  • Coordinate HR deliverables for Day 1 and beyond, including offer letters, background checks, benefits enrollment, manager talking points, and initial HRIS and payroll setup.
  • Serve as the primary People Integration liaison, collaborating with Legal on employment agreements and compliance, People Operations on HRIS integration, Finance on compensation budgeting, and Business Line leadership.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise on HR integration challenges, including international considerations such as Works Councils, clearance transfers, and policy harmonization such as the Code of Conduct.
  • Present to senior leadership, influence decisions on integration strategies, and turn ideas into actionable outcomes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with international HR integration, including Works Councils and GDPR considerations.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex HRIS migrations and data integrations in an M&A context.
  • Prior experience working directly with Corporate Development and Employment Legal on employment-related issues.
  • Experience with Confluence, Airtable, and SharePoint for playbook development and tracking.

About the Company

Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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