Head of Talent Acquisition, International

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition, International who will be responsible for designing, leading, and scaling the company’s end-to-end talent acquisition strategy across the EMEA region, with a defined mandate to assume ownership of APAC hiring when business scale, complexity, and demand justify expanded regional leadership.

ABOUT THE TEAM

This role serves as the single-threaded owner for international hiring outside the Americas, in partnership with Global TA Leadership, transitioning the organization from a US-led international hiring model to a localized, globally scalable operating model.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Today:

• Serve as the foundation for a unified international TA strategy
• Ownership of EMEA talent acquisition strategy, execution, and delivery
• Direct leadership of EMEA recruiting resources
• Senior TA partnership for EMEA business leaders
• EMEA hiring governance, compliance, and workforce planning
• Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback loops
• Own EMEA hiring outcomes (time-to-fill, quality, acceptance rates)
• Standardize hiring processes while enabling regional flexibility
• Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback loops

Future:

• Gradual assumption of APAC hiring oversight as business demand increases
• Oversight of APAC recruiting strategy, delivery standards, and governance
• In partnership with Global TA Leadership, evaluation of when dedicated APAC TA leadership becomes necessary
• Development of APAC hiring playbooks leveraging EMEA operating model
• Partnership with Australia-based recruiting resources and APAC business leaders

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive TA leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading EMEA hiring at scale
• Experience managing or influencing APAC hiring preferred
• Deep understanding of international labor markets and compliance
• Proven ability to scale TA organizations across regions
• Experience in designing, implementing, and leading end-to-end international talent acquisition strategies
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience leading diverse recruiting teams across international regions and time zones
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvements through data-driven decision making
• Ability to act as a single-threaded owner for international hiring, collaborating effectively with global leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in developing and leveraging regional operating models for global expansion
• Strategic foresight and planning experience for future talent acquisition expansion into new regions
• Prior experience transitioning organizations from US-led to localized, globally scalable TA models

UK Salary Range

£109,000—£144,000 GBP

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Healthcare Benefits 

• US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. 
• UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. 
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

 

Additional Benefits 

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. 
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. 
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. 
• Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. 
• Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development 
• Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region. 
• Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

 

Retirement Savings Plan 

• US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. 
• UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. 
• AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.

 

The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. 

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind:

• No Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

• Please always verify communications:

  • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
  • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.

   

• Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

• What to Do If You Suspect Fraud: Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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