Senior Manager, People Operations
Airtable
United States, California, San Francisco
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Salary
$196,000 - $277,000 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Global
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
HR
IT
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
08-18-2025
Description
Join Airtable as our Senior People Operations Manager and lead the transformation of our People function through scalable, automated, and AI-enabled processes. This is a unique opportunity to architect the future of HR at a high-growth software company, driving operational excellence, compliance, and employee experience across a global workforce. If you’re passionate about building world-class HR systems, leveraging AI, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver seamless employee journeys, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and continuously improve scalable, automated, and AI-enabled People Ops processes across the entire employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
- Own the development, implementation, and governance of global HR policies in partnership with Legal, HRBPs, and Compliance
- Build and maintain a proactive global HR compliance roadmap (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, and other regional regulations)
- Design and scale a robust People operations infrastructure — partnering with the HR Tech Lead to optimize our tech stack (Workday, Payroll, and integrations), lead the roadmap for service delivery tools (case management, ticketing, knowledge base), and enhance employee self-service and data integrity through automation and shared services.
- Pilot and implement AI-powered tools and automations to reduce operational load and improve employee experience
- Act as a key connector across Payroll, IT, Finance, Legal, Talent, and Workplace to ensure seamless, integrated employee experiences
- Collaborate with HRBPs and L&D on program execution, including onboarding, engagement surveys, compliance training, and other lifecycle touch points
- Identify and implement new EOR solutions, global payroll providers, and centralized documentation initiatives
Qualification & Requirements
- Experienced HR operations leader (10+ years) with a proven track record managing teams and driving process improvement in a global, fast-paced environment
- Skilled in mapping workflows, identifying automation opportunities, and scaling processes for efficiency and compliance
- Deep expertise in HR systems, especially Workday, and a passion for leveraging AI and automation to enhance HR service delivery
- Strong cross-functional collaborator with the ability to partner effectively across Payroll, IT, Finance, Legal, and other business units
- Data-driven and outcomes-oriented, with a focus on operational efficiency, process SLAs, and system reliability
- Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and building proactive compliance roadmaps
- Committed to delivering an exceptional employee experience through technology, process, and partnership
Benefits
- Insurance Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Vacation Policy
- Other Perks and Benefits…
Company Profile
Airtable
Industry
Software Development
Revenue
$225.4M
Employees
930
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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