Senior Manager, People Ops & Programs

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Please take a look at remote.com/handbook to learn more about our culture and what it is like to work here. Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging . You can check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor or look up the results of our candidate surveys to see how others feel about working and interviewing here.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance (learn more about how it works ). We're backed by A+ investors and our team is world-class, literally and figuratively, as we're all scattered around the world.

Please check out our public handbook to learn more about our culture. We encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply. If this job description resonates with you, we want to hear from you!

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

How We Work

We love working async and this means you get to do your own schedule. We empower ownership and proactivity and when in doubt default to action instead of waiting.

The position

The Senior Manager, People Enablement is responsible for our People Operations, People Programs and Learning & Development at Remote. This role’s focus will be to design and implement strategies that enable a high performance culture in a global, fully remote environment. This area of our People Enablement Team drives efficient and scalable processes and policies, leads our HRIS administration & People analytics, creates and implements Talent Development and Learning opportunities, and fosters a culture of innovation. This role will be crucial in aligning and leveling up our Remoters’ experience through People processes, policies, data and programs with Remote’s values, goals, and mission in mind.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously and proactively seek excellence: research, identify and implement best practices and People Programs and Development initiatives to ensure an inclusive, positive and proactive employee experience while remaining aligned to team goals and priorities.
• Assess and optimize existing People processes, policies, and programs to ensure sustainability and scalability as we grow. Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Develop and implement strategies to align our People processes, policies, and programs with the company's values, goals, and mission.
• Improve efficiency and automation of various processes and administration tasks so the team can continue to focus and grow with impactful responsibilities.
• Act as an advocate for remote working, Remote’s values and DEI, ensuring these are experienced throughout the employee experience.
• Lead initiatives to measure and enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
• Design a robust L&D strategy & roadmap that includes learning frameworks, curriculum and pathways inline with company values and specific business priorities and outcomes.
• Lead, develop and motivate a team that consists of People Operations, People Programs and Learning & Development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute People Programs, including performance management, engagement, goals, and career development.
• Serve as the primary administrator for our HR information system (HRIS), overseeing data integrity and system functionality.
• Champion a culture of innovation by introducing creative approaches to talent management, employee engagement, and learning and development initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the organization.
• Act as the escalation point for the team, providing guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Design and iterate to create an amazing employee experience for our global, fully remote workforce.

Requirements

• It's not required to have experience working remotely, but considered a plus
• Familiarity with HRIS and proficiency in HR data analysis.
• In-depth understanding of People Operations, HR policies, Learning and Development strategies, and talent management practices.
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage and inspire others.
• Ability to align People processes, policies, and programs with company values, goals, and mission. Strong strategic thinking skills to drive sustainable and scalable solutions.
• Writes and speaks fluent English.
• 7+ years experience within People Operations and People Programs roles in fast paced environments, with at least 4 years experience managing a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Proven ability to handle complex employee relations issues with discretion and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated track record of fostering innovation and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in an organization. Proven ability to introduce and implement creative solutions.

Practicals

• Department: People Department
• Location: AMER or APAC
• You'll report to: Director of People Enablement
• Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

Application process

• (async) Profile review
• (async) Offer
• Interview with Director of People Enablement
• Interview with team members (no managers present)
• Interview with Recruiter
• Interview with Chief People Officer
• Prior employment verification check

Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits . As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:

• Stock options
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Learning budget
• Unlimited personal time off (minimum 4 weeks)
• Mental health support services
• Flexible working hours (we are async )
• Work from anywhere
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Quarterly company-wide day off for self care
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async .

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How to apply

• We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
• Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
• If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.

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