Global People Ops Partner — Equity & Global Mobility

Saildrone; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health Coverage

Equity

401(k)

Professional Development

Relocation Support

Job summary

Saildrone, headquarters in Alameda, CA, seeks a Staff Global People Ops Partner to scale international employment frameworks and EOR integration while ensuring compliance with global laws and ITAR/EAR. You will work with external counsel and internal teams to streamline immigration, payroll, and onboarding for a distributed workforce in the defense and maritime tech sectors.

This role focuses on building compliant international employment structures, aligning HRIS/payroll systems, and driving

Qualifications

• 10+ years of global People Operations, Global Mobility, or Intl HR Compliance in hardware/defense/maritime tech.
• Deep expertise with Employer of Record platforms and international hires.
• Experience building entities in diverse markets with knowledge of regional work authorizations.
• Integrating international subsidiaries into US-headquartered ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Lead People Operations strategy for emerging markets, with local recruitment, benefits, and compliance.
• Bridge international entities with Alameda HQ, standardizing HRIS, payroll, and performance systems.
• Manage hiring compliance for EOR partners and correct worker classifications.
• Partner with Recruiting to integrate EOR solutions into talent acquisition.
• Oversee immigration lifecycle for global transfers and regional hires with external counsel.
• Collaborate on screening processes for international applicants and EOR hires per US export controls.
• Guide employment of seafarers and expatriates within international maritime law.

Skills

Global Mobility

HR Compliance

EOR Expertise

ITAR/EAR

Maritime HR

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Saildrone, headquarters in Alameda, CA, seeks a Staff Global People Ops Partner to scale international employment frameworks and EOR integration while ensuring compliance with global laws and ITAR/EAR. You will work with external counsel and internal teams to streamline immigration, payroll, and onboarding for a distributed workforce in the defense and maritime tech sectors.

This role focuses on building compliant international employment structures, aligning HRIS/payroll systems, and driving