Senior Manager, Global People Operations New
GitLab
United States
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Salary
$100,800 - $216,000 Per Year
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Fully remote
Functions
HR
IT
Reports to
VP, People Operations & Technology
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
07-27-2025
Description
Execute daily operations of the Global People Operations function and deliver operational excellence under the strategic direction of the VP, People Operations & Technology. This role is responsible for building and scaling a world-class people operations function that supports 2,500+ employees across 64 countries through hands-on implementation of standardized processes, advanced technology enablement, and regional service delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Execute day-to-day operations of the Global People Operations team across multiple regions, including team development, succession planning, and complex escalation resolution
- Implement and maintain global HR policies and procedures with regional adaptations, coordinating between service centers for consistency and knowledge sharing
- Monitor service delivery metrics, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead special projects related to HR operations and process improvements
Process Excellence & Automation
- Execute process optimization, system efficiency initiatives, and business process analysis using structured methodologies across the global organization
- Implement automation initiatives using Workday, ServiceNow, AI, and RPA technologies while building and maintaining standard operating procedures and governance frameworks
- Execute routine auditing practices to monitor process and data integrity, implement corrections, and ensure enterprise-wide process standardization with regional customization
- Implement change management strategies and coordinate training for HR Centers of Excellence on system and process changes
Technology & Platform Management
- Execute optimization and maturation of Workday and ServiceNow platforms, including data governance, self-service enhancement, end-to-end consolidation, and system integration projects
- Implement standardization and emerging technology adoption (AI, RPA) for operational efficiency
Service Delivery & Stakeholder Management
- Execute seamless service integration with HR Centers of Excellence and implement process automation opportunities across all service areas
- Build stakeholder relationships, prepare and present operational performance metrics to senior leadership, and execute consistent global service delivery with regional flexibility
Qualification & Requirements
Core Experience
- 7-10 years of HR operations experience with 3+ years in senior management roles
- Extensive experience building scalable people operations functions in global organizations
- Proven track record managing teams and driving results in complex, multi-regional environments
- Experience in global HR shared services or similar service delivery environments
Technology & Process Expertise
- Workday: Extensive experience optimizing Workday as core employee process platform, including data governance, self-service optimization, consolidation, standardization, automation, and workflow optimization
- ServiceNow: Deep experience implementing ServiceNow for HR service delivery, including case management, workflow automation, knowledge management, Workday integration, and service catalog management
- Process Automation: Experience implementing AI and RPA technologies for HR process automation, workflow optimization, digital transformation initiatives, and measuring ROI and impact of automation investments
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional HR certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR) strongly preferred
- Process improvement certifications (Lean, Six Sigma) highly valued
Benefits
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Company Profile
GitLab
Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Revenue
$759.2M
Employees
2,375
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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