2026 Human Resources/People Analyst - Early Career Rotation Program

Anduril Industries is seeking emerging leaders to join its Rotational Program in Costa Mesa, CA. As a 2026 Human Resources/People Analyst, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how Anduril's People team works to attract, develop, and support the company's most critical asset,its people.

You will rotate through three core People functions: Compensation, Global Benefits, and People Operations, establishing a foundational knowledge base and critical skills that will be a springboard for your career in human resources.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three key People teams over 12 months (4 months each): Compensation, Global Benefits, and People Operations.
• Translate complex People data into actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Join a cohort of high-potential early-career professionals with access to structured mentorship from People leaders and dedicated on-the-job skill-building workshops.
• Drive measurable improvements in day-to-day People operations, collaborating on cross-functional projects with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and business teams.

Rotation Details

Rotation 1: Compensation

• Support annual and mid-year compensation planning cycles while learning to design and manage competitive compensation programs aligned with market trends and organisational strategy.
• Learn compensation concepts through shadowing offers, salary range refresh, audits, analysis & working with market data.

Rotation 2: Global Benefits

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees navigating benefits programs.
• Manage benefits administration, support open enrollment, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Rotation 3: People Operations

• Learn the operational backbone of HR by supporting core processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and HR system administration.
• Execute People Operations processes including employee changes, new hires, and terminations.

Requirements

• Recent or upcoming graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or a related field.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with 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.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Must be authorised to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in HR, compensation, benefits, or People operations.
• Recent graduate, with graduation year/date ranging from December 2025-May 2026.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through extracurricular activities, academic projects, or work experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (experience with Rippling is a plus).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $68,000-$90,000 USD.
• Highly competitive equity grants.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package.