Global People Ops Partner - Compliance & Mobility

Telemetry Today LLC; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Equity grants

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Saildrone is seeking a Staff Global People Ops Partner to join our People Operations team in Alameda. You will spearhead the buildout of international HR operations, act as a bridge to HQ, and ensure strict compliance with global employment laws, US export controls, and maritime labor standards across emerging regions.

This is a senior, strategic role with global impact. You will lead EOR partnerships, immigration, and onboarding programs while aligning HRIS/payroll across borders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in global People Ops, mobility, or international HR compliance.
• Deep expertise in Employer of Record platforms and regional labor laws.
• Experience integrating international subsidiaries into US HQ ecosystems.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls as related to hiring and tech transfer.
• Experience with maritime personnel or offshore workers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead People Operations strategy for emerging markets, establishing local recruitment frameworks and compliant benefits while adhering to regional labor laws.
• Bridge between international entities and Alameda HQ, standardizing HRIS, payroll and onboarding/training processes.
• Act as the primary compliance authority for hiring through EOR partners and ensure correct worker classifications per local laws.
• Partner with Recruiting to integrate EOR solutions and advise on regional requirements before offers.
• Oversee compliance for transitioning international contractors to EOR employees where required by law.
• Own the immigration lifecycle for global transfers and localized hires, coordinating with external counsel for visas and ensuring ITAR/EAR compliance.
• Collaborate with consultants on employing seafarers and complying with maritime labor conventions and related policies.

Skills

Global HR compliance

Global mobility

Employer of Record

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory compliance

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll systems

EOR platforms

Job description

Saildrone is seeking a Staff Global People Ops Partner to join our People Operations team in Alameda. You will spearhead the buildout of international HR operations, act as a bridge to HQ, and ensure strict compliance with global employment laws, US export controls, and maritime labor standards across emerging regions.

This is a senior, strategic role with global impact. You will lead EOR partnerships, immigration, and onboarding programs while aligning HRIS/payroll across borders.