People Partner, Hadrian

• This People Partner should be an embedded collaborator who work closely with leadership across functions to drive performance, build strong teams, and develop systems that support both the human and operational needs of the business
• They need to have a focus on improving talent development, navigating organizational complexity, and supporting a culture of accountability, growth, and high trust
• This role requires someone who can move fluidly between the strategic and the tactical, with a deep understanding of the distinct needs of both exempt and non-exempt employees in a regulated, high-integrity environment
• People Partners at Hadrian are both business-minded and people-first — equally comfortable designing scalable programs as they are handling sensitive situations with discretion and care
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with a diverse set of employees and evolving business needs; can flex between tactical support and long-term strategic thinking
• Understands the business, its drivers, and how people programs impact operations, performance, and culture
• Brings discipline to processes, follow-through, and documentation — especially in a compliance-driven and audit-sensitive environment
• Navigates sensitive conversations with empathy, clarity, and maturity; builds trust across all levels of the organization
• Clearly conveys information, decisions, and feedback in ways that resonate with both desk-based employees and hourly team members on the shop floor
• Handles complex, gray-area people issues with sound judgment, risk awareness, and an eye for practical solutions
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to enable aligned and executable people strategies
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Desirable

• We are looking for a People Partner who can play the critical role in enabling both our people and our business to perform at their highest levels
• People Partners support a complex and diverse workforce — spanning highly specialized engineers, hourly skilled trades, and operational leaders — and recognize that different teams require different approaches to thrive
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across automation, GTM and factory ops teams to align people strategies with business goals
• Proactively manage and resolve employee relations issues with high judgment and discretion, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies
• Support and guide the implementation of performance management cycles, feedback culture, and employee development frameworks tailored to diverse workforce needs
• Equip managers with the tools, training, and guidance needed to effectively lead teams across all levels of the organization, from engineering to the shop floor
• Champion initiatives that promote employee engagement, high trust, and a sense of belonging — while also reinforcing accountability and performance standards
• Support org-level transitions such as reorgs, leadership changes, and policy rollouts with clear planning, thoughtful communication, and change enablement
• Interpret and apply people policies in ways that maintain fairness, clarity, and consistency across sites, shifts, and job types
• Partner closely with peers in People Ops, Talent, and Total Rewards to drive holistic and scalable people programs that serve the full org