Senior People Operations Manager

Senior People Operations Manager

San Francisco | Onsite Mon–Fri

Compensation: $150–225k Equity Bonus Exceptional Benefits

A high-growth, mission-driven tech company is seeking an accomplished Senior People Operations Manager to lead and elevate its global People Operations function. This is a critical role for a leader who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and brings deep operational excellence to every facet of People Ops.

What You’ll Lead

• International Employment Operations: Oversee immigration processes (visas, green cards), assess global hiring risks, and guide compliant, strategic expansion.

• Payroll Leadership: Manage end-to-end payroll operations with precision across all employee groups.

• Compensation Operations: Drive leveling, benchmarking, equity processes, performance reviews, and compensation cycle preparation.

• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws; maintain audit readiness and uphold internal policies.

• Benefits Administration: Oversee comprehensive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

• Leave Management: Define and administer leave policies (PTO, parental, medical) in alignment with applicable regulations.

• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor on policy interpretation, conflict resolution, and performance management.

• Global Growth Initiatives: Lead planning and launch of new international entities, including expansion into India, ensuring alignment with local labor, tax, and payroll standards.

• Manager Enablement: Build tools, playbooks, and guidance that empower managers to lead with clarity and impact.

• Team Leadership: Mentor a high-performing People Operations team to support organizational goals.

What You Bring

• 10 years of HR operations experience in fast-paced, scaling tech environments

• Experience with or exposure to India labor regulations is a strong advantage

• Proven operational excellence and project management capability

• High integrity and discretion with sensitive data

• Ability to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic environment

• Strong collaboration skills with executives and cross-functional leaders

• Proficiency with HRIS tools (Rippling), ticketing systems (Serval), and cloud platforms like Google Suite, Slack, and Zoom

• Ability to work extensive overtime

If you’re ready to shape the People Operations function at a rapidly scaling organization and influence global growth, this role offers a rare opportunity to make a measurable impact.

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