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Senior Manager, M&A People Integration

Anduril· People : People Business Partners : People Business Partners
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Costa Mesa, California$167k - $222kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior leadership role responsible for all people-related integration workstreams across Anduril's M&A portfolio, owning the development and execution of the People Integration Playbook and ensuring talent, culture, and HR operations are harmonized post-acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the People Integration Playbook: Develop, refine, and champion the 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 the Day 1 G&A functional reporting policy, including pre-close talent assessments and proactive issue resolution.
  • Mitigate Talent Risk & Drive Retention: Design and implement strategies for identifying key talent, retention packages, and cultural alignment to minimize attrition and maximize value of acquired talent.
  • Orchestrate HR Operational Readiness: Coordinate HR deliverables for Day 1 and beyond (offer letters, background checks, benefits enrollment, manager talking points, HRIS/payroll setup).
  • Manage Cross-functional HR Dependencies: Serve as primary People Integration liaison with Legal, People Ops, Finance, and Business Line leadership.
  • Provide Expert Guidance: Advise on international considerations (Works Councils), clearance transfers, and policy harmonization (e.g., Code of Conduct).

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years of progressive HR experience, with 1+ years in M&A integration focusing on People/HR workstreams
  • Proven track record leading complex HR integration projects from diligence through post-close stabilization (compensation, benefits, HRIS integration)
  • Deep expertise in HR regulations and best practices within M&A, ideally with government contracting or classified environments
  • Strong analytical skills translating HR data into actionable integration strategies and executive communication
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Proficiency in HRIS platforms and project management; experience with Confluence, Airtable, SharePoint is a plus
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Skills

Required:People Integration StrategyG&A HR IntegrationTalent Retention & Cultural Integration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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