Pedro Banuelos
Head of TA Programs & Emerging Talent, Anduril Industries
Professional Overview
Pedro Banuelos is an accomplished talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in building and managing successful university recruitment and emerging talent programs. As the Head of TA Programs & Emerging Talent at Anduril Industries, he is responsible for developing and executing innovative strategies to attract, identify, and nurture top talent across the organization.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Head of TA Programs & Emerging Talent at Anduril Industries, Pedro oversees the company's university recruitment initiatives, campus ambassador programs, and early career development opportunities. He is known for his ability to identify and cultivate high-potential candidates, driving impactful university partnerships and employee engagement programs.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Pedro served as the Emerging Talent (Early Careers) Manager at Meta, where he led the strategic planning and execution of the company's university recruitment and internship programs. He also held various talent acquisition roles at Lyft, including Emerging Talent Manager and National Lead for the UpLyft Unidos employee resource group. Earlier in his career, Pedro gained valuable experience as a Senior Campus Recruiter and Team Lead at LinkedIn, as well as a Campus Recruiting Manager at PwC.
Academic Background
Pedro holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- University recruitment and campus engagement
- Early career development and internship program management
- Talent pipeline building and candidate identification
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Employer branding and employee value proposition strategy
- Recruiting process optimization and data-driven decision making
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Meta, Pedro developed and implemented a comprehensive early careers program that resulted in a 25% increase in the company's undergraduate and graduate talent pipeline. At Lyft, he led the UpLyft Unidos employee resource group, driving increased Hispanic and Latinx representation and engagement across the organization.
Conclusion
With a proven track record of success in talent acquisition and early career program management, Pedro Banuelos is a strategic and influential leader in the field of talent management. His expertise in building diverse, high-performing teams and his commitment to developing future leaders make him a valuable asset to Anduril Industries as it continues to drive innovation and growth.
