Human Resources Manager

Versa Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Incentives and Bonuses

Health benefits

Relocation benefits

Flexi working

Global mobility

Job summary

Versa Networks is hiring an HR Manager to join our growing People & Talent team. This role is a hands-on generalist for someone who thrives on variety and takes ownership of the employee experience in a fast-moving global tech environment.

You will serve as a key day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers, supporting compliance, policy updates, and process improvements while tackling employee relations, data accuracy, and culture initiatives across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plus
• Strong employee relations instincts—listen, de-escalate, and find the right path forward
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adapt style from one-on-one to policy memo
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform
• 4–7 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in tech, startup, or high-growth
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions, policies, and workplace matters
• Handle employee relations issues with discretion, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Support PTO, leaves of absence, and other lifecycle processes with accuracy and compliance
• Maintain HR data with high accuracy and confidentiality
• Champion Versa’s culture and values across a distributed global workforce
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across U.S. locations
• Partner with People and legal teams on employment compliance matters as needed
• Develop performance management frameworks, goal-setting, feedback cycles, and manager coaching
• Build career development pathways and learning programs to support retention and mobility
• Own day-to-day administration in ADP Workforce Now and future HRIS rollout

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

HR Generalist

Team player

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

U.S. employment law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Job description

• Versa Networks is looking for an HR Manager to join our growing People & Talent team. This is a hands-on generalist role for someone who thrives on variety, takes ownership, and brings both operational rigor and genuine care for the employee experience
• You will serve as a key day-to-day HR resource for employees and managers across the company, helping to keep our people operations running smoothly while contributing to larger initiatives across compliance, employee relations, policy, and process improvement
• This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who wants to grow in a fast-moving, global technology environment
• Employee Relations & Day-to-Day HR:
• Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions, policies, and workplace matters
• Handle employee relations issues with discretion, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach - escalating when appropriate
• Support the administration of PTO, leaves of absence, and other employee lifecycle processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain employee records and HR data with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality
• Champion Versa’s culture and values, creating programs and touchpoints that reinforce belonging and engagement across a distributed global workforce
• Compliance & Policy:
• Help ensure Versa’s people practices remain compliant with federal, state, and local employment laws across our U.S. locations
• Support the maintenance and ongoing updates of the employee handbook and HR policies, flagging changes in law or best practice
• Assist with documentation and process for separations, including coordination of separation agreements, final pay, and offboarding logistics
• Partner with the People and legal team on employment compliance matters as needed
• Talent & People Development:
• Partner with the People Team to develop and implement performance management frameworks, including goal-setting, feedback cycles, and manager coaching
• Develop manager training and leadership development programs
• Build career development pathways and learning programs that support retention and internal mobility
• HR Operations & Systems:
• Own day-to-day administration in ADP Workforce Now, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date
• Support the future evaluation and implementation of an HRIS, serving as an operational partner in the rollout
• Identify opportunities to improve HR workflows and processes, bringing solutions rather than just problems
• Prepare HR reports and people data summaries to support leadership decision-making
• Total Rewards & Compensation:
• Manage and evolve employee benefits programs across the U.S. and international markets, with a focus on equity, value, and cost-effectiveness
• Oversee equity administration and ensure employees understand and appreciate their total compensation
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
• Work closely with the People Team on ad hoc projects, policy rollouts, and people initiatives as the company continues to grow
• Collaborate with our People Team (who owns benefits, onboarding, and background checks) to ensure a connected, consistent employee experience

Benefits

• ESOP
• Incentives and Bonuses
• Statutory Benefits: PF, ESI, Maternity Benefits, Leaves & Holidays
• VPF, NPS, Meal Vouchers, Paternity Leaves
• Health: Medical, Accidental, Term Life Insurances
• Relocation Benefits
• Flexi Working
• Reward & Recognition PoliciesTransparent Performance Management Process
• Career Progression
• Global Mobility

Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building - this is not a role where all the processes are already in placeBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; SHRM-CP or PHR certification a plusStrong employee relations instincts - you know how to listen, de-escalate, and find the right path forwardExcellent written and verbal communication skills; you can adjust your style from a one-on-one with an employee to a policy memo for the companyExperience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform4-7 years of HR generalist experience, ideally in a technology, startup, or high-growth environmentSolid working knowledge of U.S. employment law and multi-state compliance requirementsA collaborative, low-ego team player who is as comfortable rolling up their sleeves as they are thinking strategicallyHighly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping the ball