People Rotational Program Specialist

Job Description

2026 Total Rewards/People Operations Specialist – Early Career Rotation Program | Anduril Industries

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at Anduril Industries, located in Costa Mesa, CA. Anduril builds advanced defense technology to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities. This early career program is designed to attract, develop, and support the company’s most critical asset—its people—by providing a foundational understanding of People functions and skills crucial for a career in human resources.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Costa Mesa, CA
• Pay: $59000–$80000 yearly
• Team: People team, rotating across Shared Services, Compensation, Global Benefits, People Systems, Global Mobility & Compliance
• Mission: This person develops a comprehensive understanding of how Anduril’s People team works to attract, develop, and support employees.
• Tech Stack: Rippling, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Analysis: Translate complex People data into actionable insights through reports, dashboards, and presentations for strategic HR planning.
• Operational Support: Support core People processes, manage employee data updates, and contribute to HR system data integrity.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Drive measurable improvements in day-to-day People operations by collaborating on cross-functional projects with Finance, Legal, Payroll, and business teams.
• Employee Experience: Provide tier-1 support to employees through ticket management and case resolution, addressing inquiries and processing data updates accurately and on time.
• Program Completion: Successfully complete an 18-month rotational program with structured mentorship and skill-building workshops, aiming to transition into a full-time role within the People team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Recent or upcoming graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or a related field. Entry-Level career.
• Experience: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, relationship building, integrity, and discretion with confidential information.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience in HR, compensation, benefits, or People Operations; graduation date ranging from December 2025–May 2026; demonstrated leadership potential; interest in technology and automation, including HRIS systems like Rippling.