Senior Manager, People Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the strategy and execution for global market entry in collaboration with Legal, Tax, and Finance teams.

• Assess and set up owned legal entities, Employer of Record models, or contractor frameworks in target countries.

• Oversee international EOR vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements.

• Facilitate the transition of employees from EOR providers to direct legal entities as markets expand.

• Supervise the global HR technology stack, which includes HRIS, ATS, global payroll, and benefits systems.

• Create localized total rewards programs that encompass compensation bands, statutory benefits, healthcare, leave policies, and retirement plans.

• Develop standardized global employee lifecycle processes for onboarding, role transitions, mobility, visa sponsorships, and offboarding.

• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks comply with regional labor laws and GDPR regulations.

• Evaluate workforce analytics such as turnover rates, time-to-fill, cost of hire, and retention metrics.

• Mentor, coach, and develop the People Operations team.

• Investigate, test, and implement AI and automation solutions to enhance scalability and efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in global HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling), global payroll systems, and EOR management tools (e.g., Deel).

• Comprehensive knowledge of international labor law frameworks, statutory employee benefits, worker classification standards, cross-border tax implications, and data privacy regulations.

• Over 6 years of experience in managing comprehensive People Operations functions, setting up new foreign legal entities, administering multi-country compensation and benefits, and directing global mobility initiatives.

• Familiarity with performance management frameworks, employee relations practices, global HR compliance reporting, and workforce metrics analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven track record in leading global HR/People Operations initiatives across various regions, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

• Demonstrated experience in establishing foreign legal entities and transitioning workforce models from EOR to direct employment.

• United States work authorization is required.

• Capacity to work Eastern Time for timezone coverage.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity package in the form of stock options for all full-time positions.

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Generous parental leave.

• Opportunities for growth and career development.

• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

• Remote work model.

• Opportunity for travel up to 25%.