About the position
At Hadrian, we're not just building autonomous factories - we're building the teams, systems, and culture that will power the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing. As we scale, the People team plays a critical role in shaping how we attract, enable, and retain world-class talent across both engineering and advanced manufacturing. Working on the People team at Hadrian means designing and operationalizing the foundation of a company that blends cutting-edge robotics, AI, and precision manufacturing - while supporting a workforce that spans software engineers, machinists, program managers, and everything in between. We're looking for builders: thoughtful, action-oriented team members who care deeply about people, process, and performance - and who want to help create a company culture that's as strong as the infrastructure we're deploying. If you're energized by complexity, mission-critical work, and the chance to shape the trajectory of a generational company from the inside out, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a holistic total rewards strategy encompassing compensation, benefits, recognition programs, and other rewards to motivate employee engagement and retention.
- Overseeing the design, implementation, and open enrollment of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and other perks.
- Collaborating with the People team and business leaders to integrate compensation and rewards into our performance process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Conducting regular market analysis and benchmarking to ensure that compensation and benefits packages remain competitive.
- Staying informed of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
- Developing and facilitating training on total rewards programs for employees and managers.
- Managing relationships with external vendors, consultants, and brokers to optimize compensation and benefits services.
- Building reliable programs and systems driven by a comprehensive people technology strategy.
- Ensuring People technology systems comply with data privacy and security regulations and maintain the highest data protection standards.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Proven ability to set and execute a strategic vision for Total Rewards programs, aligned with company objectives.
- Extensive knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and trends, including incentive design and equity compensation.
- Experience overseeing payroll administration for exempt and non-exempt employees, in partnership with Finance teams.
- Demonstrated track record of successful program design and implementation across various Total Rewards initiatives.
- Clear, concise, and compelling communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong bias for action, executing quickly and effectively while maintaining a high standard of excellence.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
- Skilled in project management, able to lead cross-functional teams and prioritize competing demands effectively.
Nice-to-haves
- Proven experience with Rippling, Ashby, Lattice, and other HR tools
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel or SQL for data analysis
- Experience with ITAR- or DFARS-compliant data systems is a plus
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
