Systems Product Manager Job Los Angeles area,California USA,IT/Tech

Position: People Systems Product Manager

At Hadrian, we’re not just building autonomous factories — we’re building the teams, systems, and culture that will power the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing
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’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
As our People Systems Product Manager, you’ll be the architect of our People technology stack - setting the roadmap, shaping how our platforms evolve, and making the configuration and integration decisions that determine how effectively our organization runs
You’ll work closely with People, Finance, and IT leadership, translating business strategy into scalable systems and turning our people data into a reliable source of truth the business can act on
You’ll drive how we leverage Rippling across every module, define where automation can replace manual processes at scale, and build the governance frameworks that keep our data clean as we grow
You’ll own the vendor relationships, scope the integrations, and set the standards
We’re looking for someone who thinks in systems, operates with a high degree of ownership, and gets excited by the leverage that comes from building infrastructure that scales
If you want to build something that outlasts you and shapes how a high-growth company operates at its core - this is the role
Own People systems end-to-end - serve as the internal product owner across all People systems and modules across our HRIS (Rippling), managing the roadmap, driving configuration decisions, and ensuring platforms scale with the business
Audit where we’re under-leveraging native capabilities, surface quick wins, and build out the automation workflows that eliminate manual People processes across onboarding, offboarding, approvals, and compliance
Own our People data integrity
- Build the processes and governance structures that keep our people data clean over time with repeatable standards that scale with the business
Identify where native system capabilities end and integrations are needed, scope those requirements clearly, and manage any consultants or vendors brought in to execute
Partner cross-functionally with People Operations, Recruiting, Finance, IT, and department heads to align on priorities, manage competing demands, and communicate tradeoffs in plain language
Build and maintain foundational people reporting - establish the recurring reports and dashboards that give People and leadership a reliable, accurate view of the workforce
Own and actively manage all people system vendor relationships - pushing forward our internal roadmap through platform enhancements and enablement

Benefits

Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

Strong analytical instincts - you define what a dashboard needs to answer before you build it, and you catch data problems before they become leadership problems
Hands‑on experience building workflow automations within an HRIS - not just configuring fields, but designing logic, testing edge cases, and maintaining rules at scale
Translate business requirements - you translate complex People and business needs into clear system configuration and custom solutions
A bias toward action and ownership - comfortable operating independently in a hyper‑growth startup environment
Process analysis and design - you map, document, and…