2026 Human Resources/People Analyst - Early Career Rotation Program

Anduril Industries • Costa Mesa, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Anduril People team is looking for emerging leaders to join its Rotational Program in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how Anduril's People team works to attract, develop, and support the company's most critical asset—its people. You will gain hands-on experience across three core People functions: Compensation, Global Benefits, and People Operations, establishing a foundational knowledge base and critical skills that will be a springboard for your career in human resources. We are looking for problem solvers with strong analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a high degree of empathy. If you are a highly motivated recent grad who is eager to learn and make a visible impact on employee experience, this program is for you.

Requirements

• Recent or upcoming graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or a related field
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate data and trends into insights
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a natural ability to collaborate and build relationships in a fast-paced team environment
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience in HR, compensation, benefits, or People operations
• Recent graduate, with graduation year/date ranging from December 2025-May 2026
• Demonstrated leadership potential through extracurricular activities, academic projects, or work experience
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (experience with Rippling is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three key People teams over 12 months (4 months each): Compensation, Global Benefits, and People Operations.
• Support compensation planning cycles, manage benefits administration, execute employee lifecycle processes, and contribute to HR system data integrity — providing analyses and support that enhance the employee experience.
• Translate complex People data into actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Present findings in regular team syncs and contribute to strategic HR planning, making recommendations that drive improvements in compensation equity, benefits utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Develop communication skills by learning to convey the "so what" behind HR metrics to both People and non-People stakeholders.
• Join a cohort of high-potential early-career professionals with access to structured mentorship from People leaders (e.g., monthly 1:1s) and dedicated on-the-job skill-building workshops (e.g., compensation analysis, benefits compliance, HRIS systems, employee relations).
• Drive measurable improvements in day-to-day People operations, collaborating on cross-functional projects with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and business teams.
• Establish a deep understanding of how People partners across the business to enable mission success.
• Successfully complete the 12-month program through demonstrated HR acumen, stakeholder collaboration, and project delivery, while receiving regular feedback.
• Support annual and mid-year compensation planning cycles while learning to design and manage competitive compensation programs aligned with market trends and organizational strategy.
• Learn compensation concepts through shadowing offers, salary range refresh, audits, analysis & working with market data.
• Provide support and guidance to People Business Partners and leadership teams throughout compensation planning cycles.
• Assist with job evaluation processes and conduct market pricing analyses to ensure competitive positioning.
• Collaborate with People Operations on cycle implementation, auditing, budget management, and UAT testing.
• Build strong partnerships with Finance, Legal, Stock, and Payroll teams.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating benefits programs.
• Manage benefits administration, support open enrollment, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing accurate and empathetic support.
• Facilitate benefits orientations, open enrollment meetings, and informational sessions.
• Manage full-cycle benefits administration including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Stay informed of benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA) to ensure compliance.
• Learn the operational backbone of HR by supporting core processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and HR system administration.
• Execute People Operations processes including employee changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Manage HR system data entry, document generation, and notifications.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes including paperwork validation and background checks.
• Be the first point of contact for employee questions, tickets, and employment verification requests.

Benefits

• Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level