Employee Experience Specialist

Company Overview ACS (Allen Control Systems) is a defense technology company building precision robotic systems for the United States and its allies. Founded by two former U.S. Navy electrical engineers with deep experience in robotics and software, ACS brings together AI, computer vision, precision motion, and advanced hardware to solve complex defense challenges across land, air, and maritime environments. Our flagship product, Bullfrog, is an autonomous precision weapon system that transforms existing weapons into highly accurate counter-drone systems — giving warfighters a scalable, cost-effective response to one of the fastest-growing threats on the modern battlefield. Bullfrog is deployed with U.S. forces, and ACS works with organizations throughout the U.S. military and national security community. Following a $200 million Series B at a $2.2 billion valuation, ACS is rapidly expanding manufacturing, accelerating Bullfrog deployments, and developing the next generation of autonomous battlefield systems. This is an opportunity to join a proven, fast-moving team and help scale technology with direct, real-world impact on national security. ACS is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional operations in Alexandria, Virginia; Mountain View, California; and Huntsville, Alabama. For more information, visit allencontrolsystems.com http://allencontrolsystems.com. About The Role We are looking for a Employee Experience Specialist to own the operational execution of how people experience ACS, from their first onsite interview through a successful onboarding. As a member of the People Operations team, you will partner closely with Talent Acquisition, Hiring Managers, IT, Workplace, Payroll, Benefits, and Security to deliver a seamless, high-quality experience at every step. Success in this role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for building the processes and programs that scale with the company. What You’ll Do - Own the end-to-end onsite interview experience including scheduling, candidate travel coordination, interview logistics, and day-of hosting; own the pre-boarding experience from offer acceptance through Day 1, coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure every new hire is set up for success. - Lead new hire orientation and drive continuous improvement of the onboarding experience through thoughtful programming, documentation, and process enhancements; build and maintain onboarding resources, playbooks, checklists, employee communications, and the new hire intranet site. - Partner with Talent Acquisition to support recruiting operations including requisition reviews, job description alignment, title consistency, and ATS data integrity; partner with Hiring Managers to ensure they are equipped to deliver an exceptional first week experience for every new team member. - Identify opportunities to improve candidate and employee experiences through automation, documentation, and scalable operational processes; support additional People Operations initiatives that enhance the broader employee lifecycle. What You’ll Need - 3+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition Operations, Employee Experience, or Onboarding; experience coordinating onsite interviews, candidate travel, and complex scheduling. - Experience leading or coordinating onboarding and orientation programs; strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Experience working with an ATS and HRIS platform; excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships, communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, and represent the People team with professionalism and sound judgment. You’ll Stand Out - You are passionate about creating exceptional candidate and employee experiences and genuinely enjoy helping others succeed; you are proactive, resourceful, and follow through without being asked. - You enjoy creating structure and building scalable programs; you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift quickly without letting detail slip. - Experience with Ashby or a comparable ATS; familiarity with Rippling or a similar HRIS platform. - Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company where you built programs and processes from scratch rather than inheriting them. What We Offer - Competitive salary - ACS Equity Package - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance - Paid Time Off Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #LI-AS1