Associate People Business Partner

Anduril • Waltham, MA

5d

About The Position

The Associate People Business Partner at Anduril is an emerging HR professional who, with Senior People Business Partner leadership, delivers strategic HR support to specific business units or locations. As an advisor to stakeholders, the role coaches managers on performance feedback and facilitates succession planning to support employee development and workforce growth. The position works in a dynamic environment and requires effective communication and an understanding of HR and business operations.

The Associate People Business Partner partners with business units to align HR strategies with departmental and company objectives; supports managers and employees across the employment lifecycle; and provides guidance, coaching, conflict resolution, and practical recommendations based on performance and engagement data. The role manages feedback and annual review processes, supports performance management and compensation calibration, handles employee relations investigations, provides support during employee exits, and builds strong stakeholder relationships. It also drives HR projects and facilitates leadership feedback readouts to the C-suite.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a strategic HR partner and advisor, typically in an HRBP or HR Generalist role.
• Knowledge of HR practices, including employment law, compensation, performance management, leadership development, coaching, employee relations, change management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong technical understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency using HRIS and other HR-related software systems.
• Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality while recognizing what needs to be escalated.
• Ability to function independently and solve problems with minimal or no direction.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to align HR strategies and practices with departmental and company objectives.
• Manage the 360 feedback process and drive the annual review cycle with managers.
• Partner on performance management and lead employee relations investigations.
• Drive HR projects, ensuring they meet desired outcomes and organizational goals.
• Support managers and employees throughout the employment lifecycle by providing guidance, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Provide practical recommendations based on employee performance and engagement data, guide goal-setting, and promote accountability for continuous improvement.
• Lead or participate in investigations into employee relations and performance issues, ensuring concerns are addressed promptly and fairly.
• Provide strategic and logistical support for managers during employee exits.
• Conduct succession planning exercises and performance and compensation calibrations with managers.
• Facilitate 360 feedback for leaders and provide readouts to the C-suite.
• Plan and calibrate annual review processes to ensure consistency and growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support Anduril's objectives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of total compensation.
• Top-tier benefits package, available at little to no cost to employees, supporting health and recovery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed