Program Manager, Hadrian

• We’re looking for builders: thoughtful, action-oriented team members who care deeply about people, process, and performance — and who want to help create a company culture that’s as strong as the infrastructure we’re deploying
• If you're energized by complexity, mission-critical work, and the chance to shape the trajectory of a generational company from the inside out, we’d love to hear from you
• This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a bias toward action, structure, and continuous improvement
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex workflows, competing priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated track record of successful program design and implementation across various People & Recruiting initiatives
• Clear, concise, and compelling communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong bias for action, executing quickly and effectively while maintaining a high standard of excellence
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, leveraging data to inform decision-making and drive improvements
• Skilled in project management, able to lead cross-functional teams and prioritize competing demands effectively
• Systems thinker who enjoys solving for efficiency and usability

Desirable

• As we scale, the People team plays a critical role in shaping how we attract, enable, and retain world-class talent across both engineering and advanced manufacturing
• Working on the People team at Hadrian means designing and operationalizing the foundation of a company that blends cutting-edge robotics, AI, and precision manufacturing — while supporting a workforce that spans software engineers, machinists, program managers, and everything in between
• We are seeking a resourceful and systems-minded Program Manager for People & Recruiting Operations to drive key operational programs across the employee and candidate lifecycle
• This role will serve as a cross-functional connector — ensuring that foundational People and Talent processes are efficient, well-documented, aligned with business needs and a reflection of Hadrian’s hyper-growth environment
• You’ll partner closely with HRBPs, Recruiting, People Ops, and functional leaders to streamline workflows, run high-precision programs, and support our mission to scale a high-integrity, high-performance organization
• Own end-to-end delivery of People and Recruiting programs (e.g., onboarding/offboarding, performance management, headcount planning, interview operations)
• Drive documentation, optimization, and compliance of recurring processes (e.g., PIPs, compensation cycles, engagement surveys, offer approvals)
• Serve as a project manager for key cross-functional initiatives across the People and Recruiting functions
• Build and maintain trackers, dashboards, and templates that support reporting, planning, and operational rigor
• Partner with stakeholders (People Ops, Recruiting, Finance, IT) to support headcount hygiene, systems alignment, and process dependencies
• Support change management efforts — including communications, training, and adoption for new tools or workflows
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and scalability within people and recruiting operations
• Contribute to compliance and audit readiness for areas like hiring approvals, onboarding documentation, or employee file audits
• Provide hands-on support and partnership to recruiters and HRBPs on day-to-day operational issues as needed