Senior Manager, People Operations

Airtable; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 250,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Restricted stock units

Incentive compensation

Job summary

A leading no-code platform in the United States seeks a Senior Manager, People Operations to transform HR functions through scalable and automated processes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of HR operations experience, specifically in leveraging tools like Workday and AI to enhance workforce efficiency. This role offers a competitive salary range and emphasizes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in HR operations leadership.
• Proven track record managing teams and processes.
• Deep expertise in HR systems, especially Workday.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, automated People Ops processes.
• Own global HR policy development and implementation.
• Lead compliance roadmap and enable seamless employee experience.

Skills

HR operations management

Process improvement

HR systems expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

Tools

Workday

Job description

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Airtable is the no-code app platform that empowers people closest to the work to accelerate their most critical business processes. More than 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, rely on Airtable to transform how work gets done. Join Airtable as our Senior People Operations Manager and lead the transformation of our People function through scalable, automated, and AI-enabled processes. This is a unique opportunity to architect the future of HR at a high‑growth software company, driving operational excellence, compliance, and employee experience across a global workforce. If you’re passionate about building world‑class HR systems, leveraging AI, and partnering cross‑functionally to deliver seamless employee journeys, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design and continuously improve scalable, automated, and AI‑enabled People Ops processes across the entire employee lifecycle (hire to retire)
• Own the development, implementation, and governance of global HR policies in partnership with Legal, HRBPs, and Compliance
• Build and maintain a proactive global HR compliance roadmap (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, and other regional regulations)
• Design and scale a robust People operations infrastructure — partnering with the HR Tech Lead to optimize our tech stack (Workday, Payroll, and integrations), lead the roadmap for service delivery tools (case management, ticketing, knowledge base), and enhance employee self‑service and data integrity through automation and shared services.
• Pilot and implement AI‑powered tools and automations to reduce operational load and improve employee experience
• Act as a key connector across Payroll, IT, Finance, Legal, Talent, and Workplace to ensure seamless, integrated employee experiences
• Collaborate with HRBPs and L&D on program execution, including onboarding, engagement surveys, compliance training, and other lifecycle touch points
• Identify and implement new EOR solutions, global payroll providers, and centralized documentation initiatives

Who You Are

• Experienced HR operations leader (10+ years) with a proven track record managing teams and driving process improvement in a global, fast‑paced environment
• Skilled in mapping workflows, identifying automation opportunities, and scaling processes for efficiency and compliance
• Deep expertise in HR systems, especially Workday, and a passion for leveraging AI and automation to enhance HR service delivery
• Strong cross‑functional collaborator with the ability to partner effectively across Payroll, IT, Finance, Legal, and other business units
• Data‑driven and outcomes‑oriented, with a focus on operational efficiency, process SLAs, and system reliability
• Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and building proactive compliance roadmaps
• Committed to delivering an exceptional employee experience through technology, process, and partnership

Airtable is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by applicable federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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Compensation awarded to successful candidates will vary based on their work location, relevant skills, and experience. Our total compensation package also includes the opportunity to receive benefits, restricted stock units, and may include incentive compensation. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit offerings, please check out Life at Airtable.

For work locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, New York City, and Los Angeles, the base salary range for this role is: $196,000 - $276,600 USD

For all other work locations (including remote), the base salary range for this role is: $177,000 - $250,300 USD

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Software Development