Head of Talent, Manufacturing

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Columbus, OH
In-Office
200K-230K Annually
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Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Hardware • Robotics • Security • Software • Defense
Transforming US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.
The Role
Lead Talent Acquisition for manufacturing, overseeing recruitment strategy, team management, and ensuring alignment with company culture and goals.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

WHY WE'RE HERE:

Anduril’s Talent Acquisition Team works as an embedded partner with our major Divisions and Business Lines. We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Leader to take ownership of the strategy and execution of manufacturing recruiting across the company. You will be asked to become an expert on the business' you support, responsible for overseeing the hiring roadmap and recruitment process for all manufacturing and production functions across Anduril's business lines. You will inherit and grow a distributed team of recruiters, identifying staffing needs to attract top-tier talent from all walks of life, while ensuring a smooth candidate experience. As a key member of Anduril's Recruiting Leadership team, you will work closely with Division Leaders, Department Heads and People Partners to ensure consistency across Talent Acquisition, while building effective and objective sourcing and selection methods to scale a workforce that is aligned with our company culture and mission.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Partner with TA Leadership to deliver timely updates to your division leads in customer-facing meetings - reporting on progress to plan, challenges and solutions for rapid iteration/mitigation where applicable
  • Deliver a targeted talent map and associated sourcing strategy that defines the relevant talent profiles within your division and translates them into external target packages for sourcing and recruiting pipelines to drive long-term talent cultivation for Anduril
  • Refine our current interview process for manufacturing teams within the division, iterating from our baseline and incorporating appropriate nuance, while maintaining the core attributes that have enabled us to get to where we are today
  • Effectively Manage a team of recruiting leads and managers, setting appropriate goals, standards and culture to deliver division-wide hiring plan on time and in budget
  • Take 100% ownership of manufacturing hiring by proactively partnering with key leaders to design and build recruiting strategy and reporting necessary to inform and execute your teams goals
  • Engage in a high level of partnership with People/HRBPs and Staffing Ops as it relates to headcount planning, management and retention - including acting as the primary owner for systems inputs and accurate timelines against additional headcount adds throughout the year
  • Partner with the executive recruiting team on leadership positions within manufacturing
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A minimum of 10+ years of experience in talent acquisition with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a fast-paced, high growth environment
  • Experience managing teams of 15+ recruiters focused delivery of time-sensitive candidate pipelines (both technical and non-technical)
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful talent acquisition strategies
  • Strong understanding of recruitment processes and candidate selection methods
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR databases (Greenhouse + Gem preferred)
  • Knowledge of employment laws and regulations (international experience is a plus)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think analytically while breaking down complex problems into simple solutions
    • Experience analyzing recruitment metrics and data to assess performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to hiring and recruiting
  • Must be a U.S. Person because of required access to U.S. export controlled information.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with government contractors, DOD agencies, and IC agencies 
  • Experience hiring candidates with U.S. security clearances
  • Experience managing geographically distributed teams
US Salary Range
$200,000$230,000 USD

 

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: 

Healthcare Benefits 

  • US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
  • UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
  • IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. 

Additional Benefits 

  • Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
  • Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
  • Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
  • Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
  • Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
  • Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
  • Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. 

Retirement Savings Plan 

  • US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
  • UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
  • AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. 

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. 

To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/. 

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The Company
HQ: Costa Mesa, CA
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Anduril is a defense products company. Unlike most defense companies, we don’t wait for our customers to tell us what they need. We identify problems, privately fund our R&D and sell finished products off the shelf. Ideas are turned into deployed capabilities in months, not years.

Why Work With Us

Thinkers and doers working interdependently. We bring the brightest minds and best-in-class talent together with veterans who have lived the problems of our warfighters.

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