About the position
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies make rockets, jets, and satellites 10x faster and 2x cheaper. We use AI and Robotics to automate and scale factories that are globally cost competitive and future-proof from the dramatic skilled labor shortage that is facing the Advanced Industrial Base. Our CEO, Chris Power, discusses the importance of what we're building in this video. Hadrian works with startups, Primes and Tier 1/2s in all markets to cost-down, scale or otherwise enable them to hit production rates on critical programs in Rocketry, Satellites, Shipbuilding, Commercial and Military aircraft and other core, mission critical industries. We are a lean but mighty team (and growing!) people that are passionate about building critical infrastructure to support the nation and the advancement of humanity. We've raised >$200m to achieve this vision, with multiple rounds from Lux Capital, A16Z, Founders Fund, Construct Capital, Caffeinated Capital and more.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across automation, GTM and factory ops teams to align people strategies with business goals.
- Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues with high judgment and discretion, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Support and guide the implementation of performance management cycles, feedback culture, and employee development frameworks tailored to diverse workforce needs.
- Equip managers with the tools, training, and guidance needed to effectively lead teams across all levels of the organization, from engineering to the shop floor.
- Champion initiatives that promote employee engagement, high trust, and a sense of belonging - while also reinforcing accountability and performance standards.
- Support org-level transitions such as reorgs, leadership changes, and policy rollouts with clear planning, thoughtful communication, and change enablement.
- Interpret and apply people policies in ways that maintain fairness, clarity, and consistency across sites, shifts, and job types.
- Partner closely with peers in People Ops, Talent, and Total Rewards to drive holistic and scalable people programs that serve the full org.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Thrives in a dynamic environment with a diverse set of employees and evolving business needs; can flex between tactical support and long-term strategic thinking.
- Understands the business, its drivers, and how people programs impact operations, performance, and culture.
- Brings discipline to processes, follow-through, and documentation - especially in a compliance-driven and audit-sensitive environment.
- Navigates sensitive conversations with empathy, clarity, and maturity; builds trust across all levels of the organization.
- Clearly conveys information, decisions, and feedback in ways that resonate with both desk-based employees and hourly team members on the shop floor.
- Handles complex, gray-area people issues with sound judgment, risk awareness, and an eye for practical solutions.
- Builds strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to enable aligned and executable people strategies.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations, ideally in environments with manufacturing, engineering, or high-compliance requirements.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; clear and concise communication style. Comfortable working with large groups and facilitating discussions to create a positive and engaging experience.
- Superb organizational skills, with experiencing triaging many requests and priorities in a high-volume, dynamic environment.
Benefits
- 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of LA
- Discretionary vacation policy
