People Partner

Hadrian – Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full‑stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We recently raised $260 million in Series C to accelerate this mission and are launching a new 270,000‑square‑foot factory in Mesa, Arizona that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are also opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory‑as‑a‑Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission‑critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast‑growing team shares a mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

As part of the People team, you will design and operationalize 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 more. You will work with a diverse, highly skilled workforce, including exempt engineers, hourly skilled trades, and operational leaders.

We are looking for builders: thoughtful, action‑oriented team members who care deeply about people, process, and performance and who want to help create a culture as strong as the infrastructure we deploy.

People Partners at Hadrian are both business‑minded and people‑first, capable of designing scalable programs as well as handling sensitive situations with discretion and care.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, aligning 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 tools, training, and guidance needed to lead teams across all levels, from engineering to the shop floor.
• Champion initiatives that promote engagement, high trust, and belonging, reinforcing accountability and performance standards.
• Support organization‑level transitions such as reorgs, leadership changes, and policy rollouts with clear planning, thoughtful communication, and change enablement.
• Interpret and apply people policies to maintain fairness, clarity, and consistency across sites, shifts, and job types.
• Partner closely with peers in People Ops and Recruiting to drive holistic and scalable people programs that serve the full organization.

• 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 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 a focus on practical solutions.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to enable aligned and executable people strategies.

• Prior experience supporting both exempt and non‑exempt populations, ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or high‑compliance environments.
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