Global People Operations & Systems Lead

RequirementsYou'll bring deep expertise in compliance and risk management, strong experience in HR systems and integrations, and a forward-thinking approach to building operational rigor that supports rapid growth8+ years of People Operations experience, including owning the function at a high-growth technology company of 500+ employeesDeep, practical expertise in U.S. employment compliance, multi-state operations, leave administration, immigration, and risk managementProven experience evaluating and executing a PEO migrationExperience supporting international hiring and expansion, including EOR oversightStrong ownership of HRIS strategy, systems architecture, integrations, and data governanceProven track record of building and developing high-performing People Operations teamsDemonstrated ability to build scalable, automated processes and leverage technology and AI to drive efficiencyBuilder mentality with a bias toward execution, comfortable going deep in the details while maintaining high standards and moving with speedBased in San Francisco or New York, with the ability to work in-person 3+ days per week(Desirable) Familiarity with AI-native or high-velocity engineering-led companies(Desirable) Exposure to rapid headcount scaling, e.g., doubling team size within 12–18 months(Desirable) Experience owning benefits strategy and evaluating vendors, including healthcare funding models and 401(k) plan designWhat the job involvesWe're looking for a Senior Manager, People Operations to own and scale the operational backbone of our People function. This is a high-impact, high-ownership role for someone who has done this before and is excited to do it at an even more ambitious levelYou will be responsible for building and scaling a best-in-class foundation across systems, compliance, and employee lifecycle operationsThis is not a maintenance role. You'll modernize, streamline, and future-proof our People infrastructureYou'll partner closely across Finance, Legal, IT, RevOps, Talent, HRBP, Workplace Experience, and Total Rewards to ensure operational excellence at every stage of the employee lifecycleLead and develop the People Operations team, setting a high bar for operational excellence, accountability, and service deliveryDrive efficiencies across People systems and workflows, leveraging automation and AI to keep pace with rapid growthOwn HRIS strategy and systems architecture, including integrations, data governance, reporting infrastructure, and access controlsEstablish and maintain strong internal controls across People systems and processes, including data privacy, security, and audit readiness, in partnership with IT and LegalAssess timing and lead the transition off our PEO to a scalable in-house modelOwn employment compliance across jurisdictions, including state registrations, regulatory requirements, leave administration, and policy governanceMaintain and evolve our employee handbook and internal policies, ensuring they are clear, current, and well-governedLead visa and immigration operations and support global expansion, including international compliance and EOR oversightPartner with Finance to oversee payroll operations, including compensation governance, pay change controls, and accurate processing of promotions, equity, and variable compensationOwn benefits strategy, vendor selection, and ongoing optimization, including healthcare funding models and 401(k) plan designOwn end-to-end employee lifecycle operations, including onboarding, role changes, promotions, compensation adjustments, org updates, and offboardingJ-18808-Ljbffr