Senior Program Manager, People Operations

Accountabilities

• Oversight of critical People systems initiatives, ensuring successful implementation, compliance, and operational scalability.
• Manage compliance processes related to People operations, ensuring strong governance over sensitive employee data and operational workflows.
• Support audit preparation by coordinating evidence collection, control testing, and remediation activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop security and access control frameworks, including permissions management, segregation of duties, and data privacy protocols.
• Oversee payroll and compensation operations during HCM transformation initiatives, ensuring accuracy across multi-state and multi-entity environments.
• Drive change management efforts related to system enhancements, process improvements, and new operational standards.
• Create documentation, standard operating procedures, and control matrices that support long-term operational excellence.

Requirements

• Deep experience in People systems, compliance, and program management.
• Proven experience managing enterprise HCM implementations such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms, particularly across payroll and compensation functions.
• Strong background designing, documenting, testing, and maintaining internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Experience acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, translating complex requirements into practical solutions.
• Demonstrated experience supporting audits, including evidence gathering, control testing, remediation, and compliance reporting.
• Knowledge of HRIS security controls, access management, segregation of duties, and employee data privacy practices.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Understanding of IT security frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 as applied to HR and payroll systems.
• Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll processes, tax compliance, wage and hour regulations, and compensation practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and a focus on identifying process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across different functions and levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $129,000 - $171,000 USD.
• Potential eligibility for equity grants as part of a comprehensive total compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee health, wellbeing, and long-term success.
• Healthcare benefits available at little to no cost for eligible employees.
• Supportive environment focused on professional growth and impactful work.
• Opportunity to contribute to large-scale operational transformation initiatives.
• Remote work flexibility.