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Hadrian · 4 hours ago

People Partner

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Hadrian is a company focused on building autonomous factories to revolutionize aerospace and defense manufacturing. The People Partner will play a critical role in enabling the workforce and aligning people strategies with business goals, while supporting a diverse range of employees and enhancing company culture.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders 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 and Recruiting to drive holistic and scalable people programs that serve the full org

Qualification

Employee relationsPerformance managementTalent developmentOrganizational complexityCommunication skillsEmpathyTrust-buildingCollaborationProblem-solvingOrganizational skills

Required

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

Preferred

Prior experience supporting both exempt and non-exempt populations, ideally in environments with manufacturing, engineering, or high-compliance requirements

Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; clear and concise communication style. Comfortable working with large groups and facilitating discussions to create a positive and engaging experience

Superb organizational skills, with experience triaging many requests and priorities in a high-volume, dynamic environment