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 Ro ... (truncated, view full listing at source)