Onboarding and L&D Manager

Hadrian

Onboarding and L&D Manager leading the onboarding journey for new hires at Hadrian's aerospace manufacturing division. Focused on improving team integration and ramp-up processes.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing comprehensive onboarding programs tailored to diverse functions, ensuring a seamless integration experience for new hires. Proficient in utilizing HR systems and onboarding tools to enhance program effectiveness and operational efficiency.

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Onboarding Program DesignCross-Functional CollaborationFacilitation and Presentation SkillsSystems ThinkingHR Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Onboarding Program DesignProgram ManagementWorkflow AutomationData AnalysisDocumentation Creation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDetail OrientationProfessional Presence

Tools & Technologies

HR SystemsOnboarding Tools

Industry Keywords

People ProgramsLearning and DevelopmentHR OperationsNew Hire ExperienceHigh Growth Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full onboarding journey for all new hires, from pre boarding through first 90 days.
Design and lead scalable onboarding programs that support rapid growth across all teams.
Build role based and function specific onboarding tracks in partnership with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, and Business leaders.
Facilitate New Hire Orientation, coordinate leader involvement, and ensure a strong Day 1 and first week experience.
Create clear onboarding documentation, guides, templates, notifications, and manager playbooks.
Partner with Recruiting, People Operations, IT, Facilities, Finance, and People Partners to ensure frictionless new hire readiness.
Track and analyze onboarding effectiveness by measuring feedback, ramp milestones, and time to productivity.
Use insights to adjust and improve programs, tools, and processes over time.
Support onboarding readiness for new facilities, new functions, and new operational models as the company expands.
Coach hiring managers on best practices for integrating and ramping new hires.
Identify gaps in onboarding workflows and lead cross functional solutions that improve speed and quality.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience in onboarding, people programs, learning and development, or HR operations with significant ownership of new hire experiences or program design.
Proven ability to design and run multi month onboarding programs across varied functions.
Experience building programs in a high growth, fast changing environment where clarity does not always exist and iteration is constant.
Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences across levels and job families.
Ability to influence leaders and work cross functionally to create alignment, solve problems, and drive adoption of new processes.
High level of systems thinking with the ability to connect dots between teams and identify operational gaps.
Strong judgment and decision making skills with the ability to operate independently and prioritize effectively.
A detail oriented builder who enjoys both designing strategy and executing the work.
Comfort with HR systems, onboarding tools, and workflow automation.
A warm, professional presence that helps new hires feel supported and welcomed.
Candidates based in our Bay Area office must be able to travel to Los Angeles twice a month for a minimum of 3 days at a time for our new hire onboarding classes

Benefits

Comp & perks

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