Senior Manager, Global Mobility and HR Operations

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 century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s 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.

As the Senior Manager of Global Mobility and HR Operations you will coordinate and lead all aspects of Anduril’s Global Mobility Program. Your role is responsible for overseeing the transition of employees, whether for domestic relocations within the U.S. or for international assignments, by managing the associated relocation, immigration, and tax considerations.

Your knowledge of employment policies and program management will play a vital role in developing our HR compliance strategy. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will lead the creation, implementation, and maintenance of robust HR policies and programs. Your responsibilities encompass responding to audits, ensuring meticulous documentation, fulfilling HR reporting requirements, owning key compliance systems, and handling employment authorization processes.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, building scalable relocation programs and policies that align with our evolving business needs. This position is well-suited for someone who is who is hands-on, embraces multiple responsibilities, and collaborates effectively with external vendors and internal teams to provide seamless service to employees and managers.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations for the Global Mobility program, including vendor strategy and management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to establish and refine immigration and global mobility workflows, contributing to the development and oversight of programs and policies that facilitate Anduril's growth.
• Facilitate the complete process of domestic, international, and intra-country relocation transfers while collaborating with our third-party relocation service provider.
• Act as an internal advisor for Anduril’s leaders and managers on complex mobility issues, including international assignments, work authorization loss, mobility tax, and compliance obligations.
• Assess insights to identify opportunities for improving mobility programs, emphasizing employee experience, cost efficiency, and return on investment (ROI).
• Keep the business updated on global mobility and immigration regulations and conduct regular audits for compliance.
• Assist in managing immigration, mobility and compliance data within various HR systems.
• Manage open immigration/mobility cases.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders from the broader People team, as well as Legal, Talent, and Compensation teams, to facilitate compliance updates, content, programs, training, and other compliance-related needs.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations and reporting requirements, including EEO reporting, I-9 compliance, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
• Stay updated on global employee-related legislative and regulatory developments, ensuring that changes to rules and regulations are implemented in partnership with the Legal department and reflected in People systems, policies, and practices.
• Draft and develop HR policies and provide policy recommendations.
• Complete regular HR compliance reporting and audits by manipulating large data sets from our HRIS and other People systems and present clear and concise summaries.
• Provide clear and accurate interpretations of People policies to assist HR and business collaborators, including guidance on wage and hour, payroll compliance, and employment classifications.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in global mobility, immigration, and international compliance.
• Experience managing a global HR compliance function that includes SOX, OFCCP & EEO, including both policy/process work as well as audit response.
• Experienced in developing and managing global mobility programs for an internationally operating company.
• In-depth knowledge of global immigration laws, tax implications, and relocation best practices.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple priorities.
• Adapt to and manage freque