The Role

As the Senior People Operations Manager for the Americas, you will lead and manage People Operations in the Americas region for a rapidly growing, high-impact organization. This role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. You will oversee compliance, employee lifecycle processes, policy management, and more, while managing a team that delivers exceptional service to Addepeeps. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional partners, support global expansion, and drive efforts to balance processes across the global People Operations organization, ensuring operational efficiencies in a high-growth environment.

Addepar takes a market-based approach to pay. A successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on the role, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target base salary for roles in Colorado, California, and New York.

The current range for this role is $140,000 - $219,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Additionally, these ranges reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

What You'll Do

Core People Operations

• Lead the People Operations function for the Americas region, managing processes and practices and focusing on scalability in a growing organization.
• Oversee all aspects of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, data management, travel, benefits, and retirement administration.
• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Legal, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Finance, and People Partners to deliver effective and compliant People solutions.
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends, address operational gaps, and create streamlined solutions that enhance overall effectiveness.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of people-related systems and processes, including Workday HRIS, to ensure they support Addepeeps in doing their best work.
• Drive process optimization across People Operations to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability. Ensure that workflows and SOPs are well-defined and documented.
• Manage our People ticketing system and direct the team in responding to and resolving employee inquiries and issues.

Compliance Management

• Lead the regular review and updates of employee handbooks and policies, keeping them current with local laws and best practices.
• Manage the distribution of employment law posters and required notices to ensure legal compliance.
• Oversee, deliver, and track completion of compliance training (e.g., harassment prevention, GDPR) as required.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for compliance-related issues such as I-9s, employment practices, and more.
• Coordinate and complete governmental and audit compliance reporting, including EEO1, SOC 2, and client requests.
• Oversee contingent workforce management and ensure all relevant compliance requirements are met.
• Manage regional immigration and visa compliance, ensuring seamless global employee transfers and legal compliance.

Supporting Global Expansion

• Partner with global People Operations teams to ensure consistency and balance of People policies, practices, and processes across regions, while accommodating local nuances.
• Support the global expansion of Addepar by ensuring that processes, systems, and compliance are effectively managed as the company grows into new geographies within the Americas region.
• Drive the execution of initiatives that balance short-term needs with long-term growth, ensuring People operations scale efficiently as the organization expands.

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a local high-performing People Operations team, setting clear goals and ensuring alignment with Addepar’s global People strategy.
• Foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that empowers your team to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Encourage open communication and provide regular feedback, coaching team members to develop their skills and advance their careers.

Who You Are

• Experience: 6+ years in People Operations or HR roles, with at least 3 years of people management. Experience at a global organization is preferred.
• Compliance Knowledge: Deep expertise in managing employment compliance (e.g., I-9, EEO-1, SOC2 audits), ensuring adherence to regional labor laws.
• Strategic Problem-Solver: Strong ability to think strategically and implement solutions that improve operational efficiencies in a growing, fast-paced organization.
• Data and Process Savvy: Proficient with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) and skilled in using data and analytics to drive decisions and optimize operations.
• Growth Mindset: Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and approach challenges with curiosity and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Attention to Detail: Possess a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in documents and processes
• Project Management: Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Why Addepar?
At Addepar, we are passionate about creating the best solutions for our clients and building a culture that empowers every employee to thrive. As a member of the People Team, you’ll collaborate with talented, caring, and driven colleagues who are committed to making a meaningful impact.