Senior Manager, People & Talent

Role overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity with a fast-growing SaaS organization that operates remotely across the globe. The role is focused on elevating the employee experience, aligning people initiatives with business goals, and helping build a strong, scalable people function. It suits an experienced People & Talent leader who can balance strategy with execution and influence senior stakeholders in a distributed environment.

The position is being presented on behalf of a partner company, and that company handles applications and all subsequent hiring steps.

What you will do

• Act as a trusted HR partner to leaders and managers, offering coaching, performance management support, and guidance on employee relations matters.
• Work with senior leadership to forecast talent needs, shape workforce plans, and improve succession and org design decisions.
• Own the talent acquisition function by guiding hiring strategy, recruitment operations, and ongoing improvements to sourcing and selection practices.
• Review workforce and people data to produce practical insights that support leadership decisions and stronger business outcomes.
• Lead programs that improve engagement, retention, and satisfaction across a remote, globally distributed workforce.
• Support change initiatives by helping teams transition smoothly and by strengthening communication during periods of change.
• Partner across functions to enhance the employee journey and roll out scalable people processes and programs.
• Manage and grow People & Talent team members while encouraging accountability, teamwork, and continuous development.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in HR Business Partner or People Operations roles, with solid exposure to recruiting and talent acquisition.
• Prior people management experience, including direct leadership responsibility.
• Experience working in global HR settings, ideally within remote-first or highly distributed organizations.
• A history of building credible partnerships with executives, managers, and employees in an advisory capacity.
• Ability to convert business priorities into effective people strategies, programs, and organizational solutions.
• Experience coaching employees and leaders at different levels, including handling difficult performance and employee relations situations.
• Minimum 3 years leading talent acquisition teams or recruitment functions.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret people data and turn it into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort using AI tools and modern HR technology to improve productivity and effectiveness.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Base salary between USD 130,000 and 170,000, with a target level around USD 150,000.
• Equity appreciation opportunity for all employees.
• Fully remote, flexible work setup.
• Unlimited paid time off, with a requirement to use at least two weeks each year.
• 401(k) plan with a 2.5% company match.
• Health coverage that pays for up to 95% of premiums for employees and dependents.
• Low-deductible medical plans suitable for individuals and families in the US.
• Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Additional support such as pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and home office assistance.
• A collaborative and inclusive environment centered on innovation, accountability, and employee well-being.

Application and hiring process

Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching process that ranks candidates against the role’s core requirements. Shortlisted profiles are shared with the hiring company, which manages interviews, assessments, and final decisions internally.

Data privacy notice

By submitting an application, candidates consent to the processing of personal data for evaluation and sharing with the hiring employer under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR where relevant. Applicants may request access, correction, deletion, or objection regarding their data at any time.

The hiring process may use AI tools to help screen applications, analyze resumes, assess responses, and flag possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support recruitment but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people.