2026 Human Resources/People Analyst - Early Career Rotation Program

ABOUT THE JOB
The Anduril People team is looking for emerging leaders to join its Rotational Program in Costa Mesa, CA. In this role, 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 gain hands-on experience across 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. We are looking for problem solvers with strong analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and a high degree of empathy. If you are a highly motivated recent grad who is eager to learn and make a visible impact on employee experience, this program is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Rotate through three key People teams over 12 months (4 months each): Compensation, Global Benefits, and People Operations. You'll support compensation planning cycles, manage benefits administration, execute employee lifecycle processes, and contribute to HR system data integrity — providing analyses and support that enhance the employee experience.
• Translate complex People data into actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations. You'll present findings in regular team syncs and contribute to strategic HR planning, making recommendations that drive improvements in compensation equity, benefits utilization, and operational efficiency. Develop your 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. Through this, you'll establish a deep understanding of how People partners across the business to enable mission success.
• Successfully complete the 12-month program through demonstrated HR acumen, stakeholder collaboration, and project delivery, while receiving regular feedback. Program participants are expected to graduate into full-time roles and hit-the-ground running within the People team while providing continuity and mentorship for our next cohort of emerging leaders.

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 organizational strategy.

• Learn compensation concepts through shadowing offers, salary range refresh, audits, analysis & working with market data.
• Provide support and guidance to People Business Partners and leadership teams throughout compensation planning cycles
• Assist with job evaluation processes and conduct market pricing analyses to ensure competitive positioning
• Collaborate with People Operations on cycle implementation, auditing, budget management, and UAT testing
• Build strong partnerships with Finance, Legal, Stock, and Payroll teams

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.

• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing accurate and empathetic support
• 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 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
• Manage HR system data entry, document generation, and notifications
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes including paperwork validation and background checks
• Be the first point of contact for employee questions, tickets, and employment verification requests

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 authorized 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)