Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horizon3.ai is a remote cybersecurity company that provides autonomous penetration testing and security assessment solutions. The Senior Manager, People Operations will lead global People Operations, manage international expansion and employment models, oversee HR technology and workforce processes, and coach the People Operations team.
Responsibilities
- Lead global market-entry strategy and execution by partnering with Legal, Tax, and Finance teams to evaluate and establish owned legal entities, Employer of Record (EOR) models, or contractor structures across target countries
- Manage international EOR vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements, including the strategic operational transition of employees from EOR providers into direct legal entities as markets scale
- Oversee the global HR tech stack (HRIS, ATS, global payroll, and benefits systems) to maintain accurate employee records, multi-currency capabilities, and data security standards
- Design localized total rewards programs, including competitive compensation bands, statutory benefits, healthcare coverage, leave policies, and retirement plans tailored to specific country legislation
- Establish standardized global employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, role changes, mobility programs, visa sponsorships, and offboarding workflows
- Maintain HR policies, operational procedures, and employee handbooks localized to regional labor laws and data privacy regulations such as GDPR
- Analyze core workforce analytics (turnover, time-to-fill, cost of hire, retention) to guide executive decision-making and operational improvements
- Mentoring, coaching, equipping, and developing your team, as well as recognizing and retaining high performers
Skills
- Our ideal candidate will have deep international employment expertise, strong cross-functional project management skills, and systems proficiency to excel in this role
- Must be proficient in global HRIS platforms (e.g., Rippling), global payroll platforms, and EOR management tools (e.g., Deel)
- Must have a deep understanding of international labor law frameworks, statutory employee benefits, worker classification standards, cross-border tax considerations, and data privacy regulations
- Must have 6+ years of experience in managing end-to-end People Operations functions, establishing new foreign legal entities, administering multi-country compensation and benefits, and leading global mobility initiatives
- Must be knowledgeable in performance management frameworks, employee relations practices, global HR compliance reporting, and workforce metrics analysis
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Demonstrated experience leading global HR/People Operations initiatives across multiple regions (e.g., Americas, EMEA, APAC)
- Proven experience establishing foreign legal entities and transitioning workforce models from EOR to direct employment
Benefits
- All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.
- Numerous career development opportunities.
- A collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Hybrid & Remote Work: We embrace a mix of remote and hybrid work models depending on role and location, including our Chicago office, where some roles require regular in-office presence.
- Health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family.
- A flexible vacation policy.
- Generous parental leave.
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