Hiring: Senior Director/ VP, People Operations Company: Verkada Location: San Mateo, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:19:25 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Risk Management, Workday About the job Experience: •15 years of progressive experience in the People space, with 5+ years in a senior operations leadership role. Required Skills: •People Leadership: Manage and continuously improve core People operations, including onboarding, employee records, offboarding, and People service delivery. •People Operations: Design and implement scalable People processes, policies, and workflows that support high-performing and rapidly growing teams. •People Technology & Systems: Design and oversee the People technology stack (e.g., Workday and benefits systems), driving automation, ensuring a seamless employee experience, whilst ensuring accurate data integrity and reporting. •Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end employee journey with an emphasis on efficiency, employee experience, and automation. •People Analytics: Design and deliver meaningful workforce analytics to measure the impact of People programs and inform organizational health, workforce planning, and executive decision-making. •Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure People processes comply with all local labor laws, internal policies and various audit standards. •Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with leadership across Legal, Finance, Security, IT and other departments to align people programs with broader business goals. •Process & Policy Development: Establish and maintain scalable People policies, SOPs, and workflows that align with business goals and operational standards. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred. •10–15 years of progressive experience in the People space, with 5+ years in a senior operations leadership role. •In-depth knowledge of labor laws, HR compliance, and operational risk management. •Operational excellence and a process-oriented mindset. •Strong leadership and team management skills with demonstrated experience in building, leading, and managing a team. •Excellent business judgment with the ability to provide practical, concise advice. •High attention to detail with the ability to handle large-scale data and documentation. •Exceptional problem-solving, project management, and execution capabilities. •Accomplished at driving efficiency, automation, and a high-quality employee experience. •A proven track record of independently leading complex People-related projects. Compensation: •$280,000 - $420,000 / year •Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!