2026 Total Rewards/People Operations Specialist - Early Career Rotation Program

Join Anduril's Early Career Rotation Program as a Total Rewards/People Operations Specialist to develop HR skills through rotations in Shared Services, Compensation, and Global Benefits. Ideal for recent grads eager to impact employee experience. 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.

• •Rotate through three key People teams over 18 months (~6 months each).
• •Support core People processes, contribute to HR system data integrity, and provide 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 equity, program 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.
• •Successfully complete the 18-month program through demonstrated HR acumen, stakeholder collaboration, and project delivery, while receiving regular feedback.

• •Rotation 1: Shared Services (6 Months)
• •Build a foundation in People Operations by supporting employees through ticket management and case resolution, processing employee data updates, and learning how core People processes connect across the employee lifecycle.
• •Provide tier-1 support to employees, answering inquiries and routing escalations to the right teams.
• •Process employee data changes accurately and on time.
• •Learn the operational workflows that underpin compensation and benefits programs.
• •Rotation 2: Compensation (6 Months)
• •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, and working with market data.
• •Collaborate with People Operations on cycle implementation, data integrity and auditing, budget management, and UAT testing.
• •Assist with job evaluation processes and conduct market pricing analyses to ensure competitive positioning.
• •Provide support to People Business Partners and generalists throughout the compensation planning cycles.
• •Build strong partnerships with People, Legal, Stock, and Payroll teams.
• •Rotation 3: Global Benefits (6 Months)
• •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 a primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing accurate and empathetic support.
• •Work directly with benefit vendors on eligibility issues, escalations, claims issues, etc.
• •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.

• •Rotation 1: Shared Services (6 Months)
• •Learn the foundations of People Operations, including ticket management, employee data updates, and case resolution.
• •Provide tier-1 support via the Service Desk.
• •Process employee data updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• •Address employee inquiries and escalate issues to the appropriate People Operations teams.
• •Rotation 2: People Systems (6 Months)
• •Gain hands-on experience managing People systems, supporting system administration, data reporting, and systems integrations.
• •Perform configurations, run internal audits, and assist with troubleshooting systems like Rippling.
• •Generate People reports and interpret data for optimization and action planning.
• •Participate in feature testing and system improvement initiatives.
• •Rotation 3: Global Mobility & Compliance (6 Months)
• •Develop specialized knowledge in compliance processes, background checks, contractor management, and global workforce support.
• •Administer background check processes and adjudications aligned with company policies.
• •Assist with compliance documentation and reporting tasks.
• •Support contractor lifecycle functions: onboarding, offboarding, and IT asset management.

• •US Salary Range: $59,000 — $80,000 USD
• •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.

• •Recent or upcoming graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• •Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the 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.
• •A positive attitude, a passion for learning, and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment.
• •High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• •Must be authorized to work in the United States.

• •Prior internship experience in HR, compensation, benefits, or People Operations.
• •Recent graduate with a graduation date ranging from December 2025–May 2026.
• •Demonstrated leadership potential through extracurricular activities, academic projects, or work experience.
• •Interest in technology and automation, with an eagerness to learn HRIS systems (experience with Rippling is a plus).