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MotiveSenior Manager, People Operations
Motive seeks a Senior Manager, People Operations to direct the design, strategy, and execution of global people programs for its workforce. Operating out of the United…
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Motive seeks a Senior Manager, People Operations to direct the design, strategy, and execution of global people programs for its workforce. Operating out of the United States, this role reports directly to the Vice President of HR. The ideal candidate resides in either the Mountain or Pacific Time Zone and possesses the ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions within a fast-paced environment. Motive builds automated systems and AI-powered…
Job Description
Motive seeks a Senior Manager, People Operations to direct the design, strategy, and execution of global people programs for its workforce. Operating out of the United States, this role reports directly to the Vice President of HR. The ideal candidate resides in either the Mountain or Pacific Time Zone and possesses the ability to translate business requirements into practical solutions within a fast-paced environment.
Motive builds automated systems and AI-powered tools that help physical operations teams manage vehicles, equipment, fleets, and spending. Serving nearly 100,000 customers ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises across industries like construction, energy, logistics, and manufacturing, the company aims to make manual work safer, more productive, and more profitable.
In this position, the selected professional will steer core employee lifecycle operations, manage shared services, and establish support models across multiple tiers. Responsibilities include shaping onboarding experiences, driving compliance programs, overseeing HR systems and payroll administration, and utilizing operational data to improve overall efficiency. The role requires partnering closely with legal, finance, IT, and HR teams, while coaching and leading a global operational staff.
Responsibilities
- Establish the strategic priorities and operating model for People Operations
- Lead and develop the global People Operations team and own end-to-end onboarding delivery
- Design tiered support workflows, self-service knowledge bases, and specialist escalation paths
- Oversee cross-functional programs covering payroll, benefits, HR systems, compliance, and policies
- Maintain audit-ready compliance programs, documentation, and controls
- Define service standards and performance metrics to track accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with finance, legal, IT, HR, and external vendors to resolve operational challenges
- Analyze people data to identify insights and communicate progress to senior leaders
Requirements
- More than eight years of professional experience in HR shared services, People Operations, or related areas
- More than five years of experience leading global operational functions, managers, or People teams
- Experience designing and scaling global HR operations across diverse geographies and employee groups
- In-depth knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and HR systems
- Authorization to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Qualifications
- Demonstrated capability in establishing operational metrics and strengthening controls using data
- Track record of implementing AI and automation to reduce manual workloads and scale programs
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health care benefits
- Pharmacy coverage
- Optical care benefits
- Dental care benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Short term and long term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- 401k contribution
- Restricted stock units for certain roles
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Senior Manager, People Operations position?
The compensation range for this United States-based role is $133,000 to $183,000 per year, depending on your specific place of residence, work experience, education, and certifications.
Where should the ideal candidate be located?
The ideal candidate for this role must be located in either the Mountain Time Zone or the Pacific Time Zone.
What are the core experience requirements?
Applicants must have over 8 years of experience in People Operations, HR operations, or HR shared services, alongside 5 or more years of experience leading global operational functions or People teams.
Are there any specific export control requirements for applicants?
Yes, applicants must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations.
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