Overview In this role you lead Verkada's People operations, shaping scalable processes across onboarding, records, offboarding, and service delivery. You will build and optimize the HR tech stack (notably Workday) to deliver a seamless employee experience and accurate data. You'll drive analytics to inform workforce planning and executive decisions while scaling benefits and compensation globally. You will partner with Legal, Finance, Security, IT and other teams to align people programs with business goals. This role offers enterprise impact and a path from functional leadership to broader influence, with a strong emphasis on on-site collaboration in San Mateo.
Compensation / Benefits- Healthcare plans
- Vision and dental coverage
- HSA with employer contributions and FSA
- Mental health support
- Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
- Flexible PTO and holidays
Responsibilities- Manage and continuously improve core People operations (onboarding, employee records, offboarding, and service delivery)
- Design and implement scalable People processes, policies, and workflows
- Oversee the People technology stack (e.g., Workday and benefits systems) and drive automation
- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle focusing on efficiency and experience
- Design and deliver meaningful workforce analytics to inform decisions
- Lead global benefits programs and scale compensation infrastructure in partnership with the compensation lead
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, internal policies, and audit standards
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Security, IT and other departments to align people programs with business goals
- Develop and maintain scalable People policies, SOPs, and workflows
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree
- 10-15 years in the People space
- 5+ years in a senior operations leadership role
- Strong understanding of labor laws, HR compliance, and risk management
- Experience implementing and optimizing HR systems such as Workday or similar platforms
- Excellent communication skills
- Operational excellence and process mindset
- Strong leadership and team management
- Workday or similar HR systems
- Benefits systems and platforms
- HR data management and reporting
