Onboarding, Engagement & Development Specialist

As the Onboarding and Engagement Specialist at Anduril, your main responsibility is to ensure a productive and welcoming onboarding experience for new hires. You will also play a key role in our employee experience and Learning & Development by fostering a positive company culture. You’ll help new employees embrace our ways of working and lay the foundation that will allow our employees to thrive in their work. In this role, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the onboarding program in collaboration with internal stakeholders, taking full ownership of the onboarding program. Additionally, you will be responsible for Learning & Development Program coordination, Learning content development and managing and creating learning programs on Cornerstone and LinkedIn Learning.

Locations:

• Columbus, OH

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of the onboarding program in collaboration with internal stakeholders, taking full ownership of the program.
• Act as the primary liaison for incoming employees, offering guidance, addressing concerns, and providing support throughout their onboarding.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement within the onboarding process, content localization, driving innovative strategies or tools to elevate its effectiveness and efficiency.
• Foster robust relationships with hiring managers and departments, taking charge of ensuring a streamlined and efficient onboarding experience aligned with company standards.
• Develop, refine, and maintain comprehensive onboarding materials, checklists, and documentation reflecting the latest company policies, procedures, and resources.
• Conduct engaging and informative orientation sessions for new hires, instilling a deep understanding of the company culture, values, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate closely with the People Operations team and L&D Team taking ownership of seamlessly integrating onboarding within Greenhouse Onboarding and the broader People processes and policies.
• Monitor and track new employee progress during onboarding, ensuring the completion of all necessary training and procedural requirements.
• Execute and analyze employee pulse surveys for first 30/60/90 days.
• Provide sustained support, mentorship, and resource guidance to new hires, actively aiding their assimilation into teams and adeptly navigating any challenges they may face.
• Create employee experience and engagement opportunities and execute projects intended to increase employee involvement and motivation at the company.
• Assist in creating content for employee learning and development and manage content on Cornerstone LMS.

Traits and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in onboarding or people operations, with previous management experience preferred.
• Ability to be critical and constructive—you know how to give feedback to others and encourage everyone to do their best work.
• Strong knowledge of onboarding processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to function independently and problem-solve with minimal or no direction.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and thorough completion of all onboarding tasks.
• Proficient in using Cornerstone HRIS and Greenhouse Onboarding and other people systems and in reporting and analyzing onboarding data.
• Understanding of different learning formats including synchronous & asynchronous learning as well as video conference as a delivery channel.
• Experience with audience engagement tools such as Slido & Mentimeter.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.