Senior Program Manager, People Operations

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry Anduril is changing how military systems are designed built and sold. Andurils 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 our Sr. Program Manager People Operations you will own the systems processes and controls that ensure operational excellence in payroll compensation and this role you will partner with leadership Finance Legal and Security teams to design and implement robust scalable solutions that protect our most critical people data and ensure regulatory complianceincluding SOX controls and security frameworks. Your work will span payroll accuracy and timeliness compensation program integrity SOX compliance testing and remediation and security controls implementationall in pursuit of operational rigor and risk mitigation as Anduril scales.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Own program management for payroll compensation and compliance system implementation from end-to-end defining a solution to implementation. You will be handed ambiguous complex problems with significant regulatory and financial implications. If this does not excite you this is not the role for you.
• Drive operational excellence in payroll processing
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and compensation administration as part of a year-long HCM implementation including base salary changes equity grants bonus calculations and commission processing ensuring data integrity audit readiness and compliance across multi-state and multi-entity payroll operations.
• Own and maintain SOX compliance controls related to payroll and compensation processes including documentation testing remediation and continuous monitoring of key controls.
• Partner with Internal Audit Finance and external auditors to prepare for and support SOX audits control testing and evidence gathering.
• Design and implement security controls for sensitive people data including access management segregation of duties data privacy protocols and system security configurations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive process documentation standard operating procedures and control matrices for all compliance activities.
• Act as subject matter expert and liaison to Finance Legal Security and external partners on compliance matters.
• Drive change management initiatives related to system upgrades process changes and new control implementations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years of proven and progressive experience in program management for core people processes like payroll operations compensation administration and HR compliance with at least 2 years managing complex programs or leading initiatives.
• Strong hands-on experience with SOX compliance including control design testing documentation and audit support.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining security controls in HR/payroll systems including access management and data privacy protocols.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll processing tax compliance wage and hour laws and compensation regulations.
• Strong proven experience with enterprise HCM and payroll systems (Workday ADP or similar platforms).
• Technical proficiency with system configurations reporting and data integrity validation.
• Experience with pay equity analysis compensation benchmarking and equity administration.
• Exceptional analytical skills with keen attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses and remediation opportunities.
• Strong project management capabilities with ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to translate technical compliance requirements for diverse audiences.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in high-growth technology or defense industry environments.
• Professional certifications such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) FPC or SOX/audit-related credentials.
• Experience with equity compensation administration (RSUs stock options ESPP).
• Familiarity with federal contractor compliance requirements (OFCCP E-Verify etc.).
• Background in IT security frameworks (SOC 2 ISO 27001) as applied to HR systems.

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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