People Compliance Manager

About the role

The Role

What You’ll Do

• Serve as Hadrian's recognized authority on People compliance — providing expert guidance and operating as an internal consultant to People leadership, business leaders, Legal, and cross-functional partners across the organization.
• Build and own Hadrian's People compliance program architecture: risk assessments, audit calendars, governance frameworks, and remediation roadmaps across federal contractor, ITAR/export control, and California employment law domains.
• Own specialized regulatory compliance for People, including ITAR programs, California employment law, and Cal/OSHA manufacturing obligations — partnering with Legal, EHS, Infosec, and the business to keep all programs current and audit-ready.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable business solutions — building training programs, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms that create a culture of compliance accountability.
• Provide executive-level reporting on compliance health, risk exposure, and program maturity; proactively monitor regulatory changes and update programs ahead of new requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of HR compliance experience, with meaningful time inside a federal contractor or defense/aerospace environment.
• Hands-on experience E-Verify, and California employment law.
• Demonstrated ability to build compliance programs and governance structures from scratch.
• Track record as a trusted advisor to business leaders — translating regulatory complexity into practical guidance.
• Strong program management skills across cross-functional initiatives.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience preparing for or responding to a DCSA, OFCCP, or California DLSE audit.
• Security clearance administration or FSO coordination experience.
• Familiarity with CMMC workforce documentation requirements.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with Cal/OSHA obligations.
• History of building compliance maturity models and executive reporting frameworks.
• PURPOSE: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, or equivalent compliance certification.

Compensation

The target salary range is $120,000 - $180,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics.