Employee Relations Business Partner
Anduril
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
As an Employee Relations Business Partner at Anduril, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of our rapidly growing defense technology company. You'll conduct thorough, impartial investigations into workplace issues, partnering closely with our Legal, HR, and leadership teams. Your work will be vital in upholding Anduril's commitment to a respectful, ethical, and compliant work environment as we push the boundaries of innovation in national security.
Additionally, the Employee Relations Business Partner will pioneer Employee Relations at Anduril. As our first Employee Relations hire, you're not just joining a team - you're building one from the ground up. This is your chance to architect the foundation of Employee Relations at one of the most innovative defense technology companies in the world.
Your mission is to be the vanguard of our Employee Relations program, tasked with creating a structure that can keep pace with Anduril's hypergrowth trajectory. We're not looking for by-the-book approaches - we need someone who can think strategically, move fast, and build systems that scale.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Design and implement an Employee Relations framework that aligns with Anduril's mission and values
- Develop scalable processes for handling investigations, mediations, and conflict resolutions
- Create proactive strategies to foster a positive workplace culture in a high-pressure, high-innovation environment
- Establish metrics and reporting systems to track ER trends and inform leadership decisions
- Craft training programs that empower managers and employees to navigate workplace challenges effectively
- Lead complex, end-to-end employment investigations across Anduril's locations, including intake, research, interviews, and debriefs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, HR, Security, and business units to address workplace issues effectively.
- Investigate allegations of policy violations, discrimination, harassment, conflicts of interest, and other inappropriate behaviors.
- Provide clear, timely communication throughout the investigation process, managing case escalations as needed.
- Maintain empathy and professionalism when handling sensitive situations.
- Identify systemic issues and propose data-driven, long-term solutions.
- Deliver compliance education and training programs to proactively address workplace concerns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of experience in employment-related investigations and advisory roles.
- Proven track record of conducting legally sound investigations across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent documentation and presentation skills, able to communicate findings effectively to leadership.
- Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
- Experience identifying systemic issues and developing long-term solutions.
- Travel required
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- J.D. or advanced degree in a relevant field.
- Certification in Workplace Investigations.
- Experience in labor and employment law.
- Project management expertise at both strategic and tactical levels.
- Background in facilitation or mediation.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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