Senior Manager, People Operations

About the role

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We've got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform's impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that's alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We're rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, People Operations - Global Mobility, Immigration, and Leave Programs to join our growing People team. This is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for building and scaling programs that enable our global workforce to move, work, and thrive across borders. You will play a critical role in supporting international expansion, enabling global talent mobility, and ensuring operational excellence and compliance across multiple countries. This role requires a proactive leader who can balance strategy, employee experience, operational rigor, and risk management in a fast-scaling environment. You will help shape how we support employees through key moments in their careers and lives - from relocation and immigration sponsorship to parental, medical, and statutory leave programs. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Leave of Absence (LOA) & Accommodations
• Lead and continuously improve leave of absence programs globally, including parental leave, medical leave, disability accommodations, and statutory leave programs.
• Oversee complex and sensitive leave and accommodations cases, ensuring a consistent, empathetic, and compliant employee experience.
• Partner with Legal, Benefits, Payroll, and external vendors to manage leave administration and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Drive scalable processes and manager enablement around leave management, return-to-work planning, and workplace accommodations.
• Global Mobility & Immigration
• Lead and scale global mobility and immigration programs that support international hiring, employee relocation, and cross-border talent movement.
• Oversee U.S. and global immigration programs, including visa sponsorship, work authorization strategy, international transfers, and vendor management.
• Advise leaders, managers, and employees on immigration, relocation, and mobility-related matters with a strong focus on employee experience and risk mitigation.
• General Operations & Program Leadership
• Build scalable operational processes, policies, and documentation that improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience across programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to People Partners, managers, and business leaders on complex employee and operational matters.
• Analyze program metrics and operational data to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
• What You Bring
• 8+ years of experience in People Operations, Global Mobility, Immigration, HR Operations, or related functions within high-growth and global organizations.
• Deep expertise managing U.S. and global immigration programs, international mobility, and cross-border employee support.
• Strong experience managing leave of absence (LOA) programs and/or supporting the interactive accommodations process.
• Strong understanding of employment compliance, immigration regulations, leave laws, and operational risk management in fast-scaling environments.
• Proven ability to build scalable programs and operational processes that balance employee experience, business needs, and compliance requirements.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional partnership skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent judgment and ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Self-starter with a high degree of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to execute effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Bachelor's degree required.
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