Über diese Senior Manager, People Operations Stelle bei Motive
Who we are:
Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.
Motive serves nearly 100,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.
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About the Role:
As Senior Manager, People Operations, you will lead the strategy, design, and execution of scalable people programs that support Motive’s global workforce. You will oversee core employee lifecycle operations and shared services, strengthening processes, systems, controls, and service delivery across People Operations. You will report into the VP, HR.
This role is ideal for an experienced People Operations leader who can translate business needs into practical, scalable solutions; lead complex cross-functional initiatives; and build an exceptional employee and manager experience in a fast-paced, global environment.
The ideal candidate will be located in the Mountain or Pacific Time Zone.
What You'll Do:
- Establish the operating model and strategic priorities for People Operations
- Lead and develop the global People Operations team, and own the strategy and end-to-end delivery of a consistent, engaging onboarding experience across regions.
- Design and implement a tiered support model (for example, self-service and knowledge base, Tier 1 and Tier 2 specialist teams, and escalation to HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence), defining the roles, workflows, handoffs, and escalation paths for each tier.
- Lead complex, cross-functional programs spanning employee lifecycle operations, HR systems, payroll, benefits, compliance, and policy administration.
- Own the People compliance program, keeping policies, processes, documentation, and controls current, audit-ready, and consistently applied.
- Design scalable processes, service standards, controls, and performance metrics that improve accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while setting clear goals, allocating resources, and planning for future capability needs.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, IT, and external vendors to resolve complex operational issues and drive informed decisions.
- Use people data and operational insights to identify opportunities, recommend improvements, and communicate progress to senior leadership.
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years of experience in People Operations, HR shared services, HR operations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience leading People teams, managers, or global operational functions.
- Experience designing and scaling global HR operations across multiple geographies and employee populations.
- Strong knowledge of HR systems, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs from strategy through execution.
- Demonstrated ability to establish operational metrics, strengthen controls, and use data to guide decisions.
- Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across functions and levels.
- Proven track record of identifying opportunities to apply AI and automation to reduce manual work, improve the employee experience, and scale People Ops programs.
Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits.
The compensation range for this position will depend on where you reside. For this role, the compensation range is:
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