People Business Partner · Anduril

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:58:06 GMT
Engineering

Anduril · Costa Mesa, California, United States · $129,000 - $171,000 USD · onsite

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join our People team in Costa Mesa, CA. As a People Business Partner, you will partner with leadership and teams from across the business to build a high-performing organization. You will be responsible for thinking strategically and providing daily support across all levels of engineering teams. The role involves partnering with our engineering teams to enhance talent development and performance at all levels of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

Serving as a strategic thought partner to business owners on people-related strategies and employee engagements

Collaborating with senior leadership to build, develop, and execute people strategies through our next iteration of anticipated growth

Coaching and advising for best practices within the team

Developing deep relationships and cultivating trust with all parts of the teams you're supporting

Employee Relations:

Providing guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning

Providing HR policy guidance and interpretation

Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues. Conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations

Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention

Organizational Development:

Autonomously leading the design, implementation, and iteration of new people programs, as well as assessing and improving current people programs

Helping build and improve processes in a dynamic and high-growth phase

Leading high-value talent calibrations and compensation planning

Utilizing people metrics to drive key insights and decisions around growth and retention

Requirements:

3+ years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably with engineering client groups

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Experience across multiple HR/People channels such as compensation & benefits, compliance, employee relations, and learning and development

Thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure, outcome-oriented environments

Clear, empathetic, and effective communication

Excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of emotional intelligence

Data-driven and detail-oriented

Salary: $129,000 - $171,000 USD

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you

Generous time off, including a holiday hiatus in December

Caregiver & Wellness Leave

Family Planning & Parenting Support

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development

Commuter Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Savings Plan:

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options