Sr. Manager, People Experience

Fortra; Texas; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k), HSA, FSA plans

Flexible PTO policy

Tuition reimbursement

ID Theft Protection Program

Job summary

Fortra is looking for a Senior Manager, People Experience to lead and execute PX strategies across Canada, US and Latam. You’ll partner with regional leaders and global Centers of Excellence to translate PX strategies into practical regional practices while improving the employee and manager experience.

You’ll oversee regional onboarding, performance, and talent programs, guiding leaders, managing complex investigations, and driving continuous improvements across the PX function.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience across PX disciplines.
• Experience supporting multiple countries and navigating regional employment practices and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of local labour and employment legislation across the assigned region.
• Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex situations and investigations.
• Proven people leadership, coaching, and development of PX professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional PX operations, ensuring alignment with global PX strategy and local requirements.
• Advise leaders on PX matters including employee relations, mobility, and workforce decisions.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding and talent programs; collaborate with Centers of Excellence.
• Lead and develop the regional PX team with clear priorities and accountability.
• Drive PX projects, data-driven decision making, and budget/resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Advisory & influence

Communication

Problem solving

Analytics & data insights

Program & project management

Employee relations

Independent judgment

Continuous improvement

Job description

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

While our company operates remotely, our current hiring strategy is focused on building talent communities in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Eden Prairie, and the New York–New Jersey–Connecticut tri-state area.

The Senior Manager, People Experience leads the delivery of People Experience strategies and operations across Canada, US and Latam region. This role leads a regional PX team, serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and ensures effective execution across employee relations, compliance, performance, engagement, talent programs and the complete employee life cycle. The Sr. Manager, People Experience partners closely with regional PX leaders and global Centers of Excellence to translate company PX strategies into effective regional practices while identifying opportunities to improve the employee and manager experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Regional PX Leadership & Compliance

• Lead regional PX operations, ensuring practices and policies align with global PX strategy, business priorities, and local employment requirements.
• Oversee regional policies and employee handbooks, partnering with Legal and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Advise leaders on complex PX matters, including employee relations, organizational changes, compensation considerations, mobility, and workforce decisions.
• Oversee regional immigration and employment compliance matters in partnership with internal and external experts.
• Identify regional risks, trends, and opportunities and recommend appropriate solutions to PX leadership and business leaders.

Employee Relations, Performance & Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee relations, performance, engagement, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations, ensuring issues are addressed consistently and appropriately.
• Drive regional execution of performance management, compensation, recognition, engagement, and retention programs.
• Use employee feedback, workforce data, and business insights to identify trends and recommend actions that strengthen the employee experience.

Employee Experience & Talent Programs

• Oversee regional onboarding and offboarding to deliver a consistent and effective employee experience.
• Champion global performance management and talent programs, providing coaching and guidance to leaders and managers.
• Partner with PX Centers of Excellence to identify talent, development, and organizational needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Provide regional insights and feedback to strengthen global PX programs and processes.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional PX team, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and expectations.
• Empower team members to independently manage their areas of responsibility while providing guidance on complex or high-risk matters.
• Build team capability through coaching, development, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster collaboration across regional PX teams and global PX Centers of Excellence.

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Lead regional PX projects and change initiatives aligned with business and global PX priorities.
• Use PX data, metrics, and insights to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities, and inform decision‑making.
• Provide input into regional PX budgets, workforce planning, vendor relationships, and resource priorities.
• Oversee key regional PX vendors and partners, including brokers and Employers of Record (EORs), as applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement and consistency of PX programs, processes, and employee experiences across the region.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with experience across multiple PX disciplines.
• Experience supporting multiple countries and navigating regional employment practices and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of local labour and employment legislation across the assigned region, with the ability to apply requirements to day‑to‑day PX practices and complex employee matters.
• Strong employee relations experience, including managing complex situations and workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing PX professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to advise and influence leaders and build trusted relationships across organizational levels.
• Strong program and project management skills with the ability to lead multiple priorities and complex initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with experience using data and insights to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication, consultation, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately elevate business or employee risk.
• Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in evolving PX practices, processes, and employee experiences.

Compensation: 110,000 USD - 130,000 USD

Ready to join us?

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full‑time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire

• Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans

• Flexible PTO policy

• Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement

• Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

At Fortra, work is only part of the story. Explore what Life at Fortra is all about, from perks that support holistic wellbeing to a culture that keeps you connected and empowered to make an impact beyond the job.

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.