Senior Manager, People Operations

Verathon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) matching plan

Job summary

Verathon, a global medical device company headquartered in Bothell, WA, seeks a Sr Manager, People Operations to lead HR technology, operations, onboarding, and compliance. You will build scalable processes, improve service delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the People function and Total Rewards.

You will own core annual HR processes, optimize systems (UKG), and partner with Finance on payroll while balancing employee experience with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in HR/People Operations.
• Experience leading HR Technology systems, preferably UKG.
• Strong analytics and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of HR laws and compliance in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Technology, HR Operations, onboarding, leaves, compliance, and related services.
• Build scalable People Operations that deliver reliable, efficient services.
• Partner with HR core functions to improve service delivery using data and governance.
• Own core annual processes: salary planning, performance reviews, promotions.
• Define clear ownership, governance, and documentation across programs.
• Leverage AI and automation to simplify work and improve scalability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage audits and filings.
• Partner with Finance on payroll processing and issue resolution.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Translate evolving organizational needs into effective people processes.

Job description

Verathon is a global medical device company focused on supporting customers by being their trusted partner, delivering high-quality products that endure over time and ensure clinical and economic utility. Two areas where Verathon has significantly impacted patient care, and become the market leader in each, are bladder volume measurement and airway management. The company’s BladderScan portable ultrasound and GlideScope video laryngoscopy & bronchoscopy systems effectively address unmet needs for healthcare providers and meaningfully raise the standard of care for patients. Verathon, a subsidiary of Roper Technologies, is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, USA and has international subsidiaries in Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.verathon.com.

As Verathon's Sr Manager, People Operations you will identify, create, develop and integrate innovative solutions to enable the People Function (Human Resources) and the organization. This is both a strategic and hands on role that is critical in helping us continue to evolve our culture and drive employee engagement. Through innovative and creative thinking, you will be able to build, develop and drive initiatives that result in high impact to employees. In this role, you will be responsible for program management, vendor management, policy and strategy employee communication, cross functional projects and more.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a team responsible for HR Technology, HR Operations, Onboarding, Leaves of Absence, Compliance, and related operational services, building clear roles, ownership, decision rights, cross-training, and team capability.
• Lead a scalable, modern People Operations function that delivers reliable, efficient, resilient, and continuously improving services to employees, managers, the People team, and the business.
• Serve as a system enablement partner to HR core functions, using technology, analytics, leadership, governance, process design, and organizational capability to improve how People programs and services are delivered.
• Own and continuously improve core annual people processes, including salary planning, performance reviews, promotions, and other recurring talent and compensation cycles; regularly assess effectiveness and evolve processes based on business and employee needs.
• Build standardized, scalable workflows and operating practices that improve consistency, reduce unnecessary complexity, and ensure critical work continues seamlessly regardless of individual availability.
• Leverage HR technology, automation, and AI to simplify work, automate routine activities where appropriate, enable self-service, and improve the quality, speed, and scalability of People services.
• Establish and maintain clear process ownership, decision rights, governance, internal controls, service expectations, and documentation across People Operations programs and systems.
• Build and maintain accessible, searchable knowledge and process documentation so critical expertise is shared and institutionalized rather than dependent on individual or tribal knowledge.
• Own the strategy, configuration, optimization, and governance of HR Technology systems (e.g., UKG), ensuring data integrity, effective integrations, strong reporting and analytics capabilities, and alignment with People and business needs.
• Use data, analytics, service metrics, and employee insights to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends and root causes, inform decisions, and drive continuous improvement across People Operations and Total Rewards.
• Stay current on applicable regulations and legislation; ensure People programs and policies remain compliant and oversee audits, required filings, preventative measures, and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll, partnering closely with Finance and payroll providers to support accurate, compliant, and timely pay processing and issue resolution.
• Manage program budgets, benchmarking strategies, vendor relationships, and cross-functional initiatives to deliver against People and business priorities.
• Partner across the People team and with business leaders to translate evolving organizational needs into effective people processes, systems, policies, services, and capabilities.
• Balance employee experience with the needs of the company, designing solutions that are practical, equitable, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Create a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement by regularly challenging existing practices, simplifying work, sharing knowledge, and strengthening the team's ability to deliver consistently.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, and at least 6 years of relevant experience and/or training are required.
• Strong experience leading and continuously improving HR/People Operations programs, processes, and services, including recurring annual people processes such as compensation or salary planning, performance reviews, and promotions.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a system enablement partner to HR functions, integrating technology, analytics, governance, process, and capability to improve service delivery and business outcomes.
• Experience leading HR Technology systems; UKG experience is preferred. Demonstrated ability to optimize systems, data, reporting, workflows, and automation to enable scalable operations.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state benefits, leave, employment, and HR laws, with baseline knowledge of global requirements, primarily British Columbia (Canada), and/or a willingness to learn.
• Broad functional HR knowledge, including Total Rewards, talent management, performance management, compliance, HR operations, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Systems thinking and strong analytical skills; able to identify root causes, recognize patterns, translate data into actionable insights, and solve complex operational problems.
• Effective communicator and influential partner with the ability to build relationships across HR, Finance, business leaders, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Successful record of designing standardized, scalable operational processes, establishing governance and ownership, documenting critical knowledge, and continuously improving programs and services.
• Demonstrated ability to balance employee experience with company needs and develop solutions that are practical, equitable, compliant, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.
• Proven people leadership and capability-building skills, including clarifying roles and expectations, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and developing teams to deliver consistent results.
• AI-curious and forward-thinking, with demonstrated interest in applying AI, automation, and emerging HR technologies to simplify work, improve service delivery, strengthen analytics, and increase operational efficiency.
• Strong program and change management skills with the ability to prioritize, manage multiple initiatives and changing priorities, and drive work through successful implementation.
• Experience supporting payroll operations and partnering cross-functionally with Finance and payroll providers is preferred.

Salary range - $145,000 - $185,000 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• a 401(k) matching plan

EEO

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Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.