Senior Manager, M&A People Integration

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As the Senior Manager, M&A People Integration, you will be the strategic owner and lead orchestrator of all people-related integration workstreams across our M&A portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the People Integration Playbook: Develop, refine, and champion the People Integration Playbook, standardizing processes for compensation harmonization, leveling, organizational design, benefits integration, and HRIS/payroll transition across all acquisitions.
• Lead G&A People Integration: Direct the execution of our Day 1 G&A functional reporting policy, ensuring seamless integration of G&A personnel into core corporate functions from close.
• Mitigate Talent Risk & Drive Retention: Design and implement robust strategies for identifying key talent, executing retention packages, and fostering cultural alignment to minimize attrition and maximize the value of acquired talent.
• Orchestrate HR Operational Readiness: Coordinate critical HR deliverables for Day 1 and beyond, including offer letter execution, background checks, benefits enrollment, manager talking points, and initial HRIS/payroll setup.
• Manage Cross-functional HR Dependencies: Act as the primary People Integration liaison, collaborating extensively with Legal, People Ops, Finance, and Business Line leadership.
• Provide Expert Guidance: Serve as the subject matter expert for all HR-related integration challenges, including international considerations.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 1+ years specifically in M&A integration roles focusing on People/HR workstreams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading complex HR integration projects from diligence through post-close stabilization.
• Deep expertise in HR regulations and best practices, particularly within an M&A context.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex HR data into actionable integration strategies and clear executive communication.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with international HR integration experience, including Works Councils, and GDPR considerations.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex HRIS migrations and data integrations within an M&A context.
• Prior experience in working directly in Corporate Development and Employment Legal on employment-related issues.