The Sr. People Team Operations Manager is the connective tissue that keeps our regional HR teams running smoothly across every site we operate in. This role coordinates HR Policies and compliance across the globe, the People Team's project management ensuring each piece connects to the other, compliance audit readiness and coordination across all sites, and owns the policies library.
Key Responsibilities:
Global HR Operations
- Own alignment of HR operations processes across all global sites — onboarding/offboarding, data integrity, HRIS workflows, and policy administration
- Serve as the go-to resource for site-specific HR operations questions, balancing global consistency with local nuance
- Partner with regional HRBPs to standardize processes and close gaps across geographies
People Team Project Management
- Own the People Team's project portfolio: prioritization, timelines, stakeholder updates, and post-project retros
- Lead cross-functional HR initiatives — HRIS upgrades, policy rollouts, engagement survey execution — from kickoff to completion
- Build and maintain project tracking and reporting so People Team leadership always has clear visibility into status and risk
Compliance Audits & Coordination
- Lead compliance audit readiness across all sites — SOX, labor law, and data privacy — coordinating with Legal, Finance, and site leaders
- Own the audit calendar, evidence collection, and documentation for all HR-related compliance reviews
Operational Excellence
- Establish and continuously improve global People Team operating standards, including SOPs, process documentation, governance, service metrics and change management
- Standardize workflow across regions while balancing global consistency with local requirements
- Drive process simplification, automation, and AI-enabled improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
- Measure operational performance through KPIs and recommend improvements based on data
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years in HR operations, HR program/project management, or a similar cross-functional operations role
- Experience supporting a global or multi-site organization
- Experience leading (not just participating in) compliance audits — SOX, labor law, or data privacy
- Strong project management skills; comfortable running multiple concurrent workstreams without a team to delegate to
- Organized and self-directed: able to manage multiple concurrent transactions and queries without supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry Experience: Experience in SaaS, Aerospace, or global, multi-entity organizations
- Knowledge & Compliance: Familiarity with data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, DPDP) and labor relations (e.g., works councils/Betriebsrat)
- Functional Expertise: Exposure to compensation, benefits administration, and payroll handoffs
- Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field; CIPD, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification preferred
About Jeppesen ForeFlight:
Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of innovative aviation software solutions, serving the Commercial, Business, Military, and General Aviation sectors globally. Combining Jeppesen’s 90-year legacy of accurate aeronautical data with ForeFlight’s expertise in cutting-edge aviation technology, the company delivers an integrated suite of tools designed to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and sharpen decision-making.
Why You Should Join:
At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
- Open PTO Policy
- 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
- 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
- 12 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
- Flight Training Rewards
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $143,000-$175,000
Jeppesen ForeFlight – EOE including Disability/Vets | Pay Transparency | E-Verify Participant
#LI-REMOTE
Requires 10+ years in HR operations or program/project management, global or multi-site experience, compliance audit leadership, and strong project management skills. Bachelor's degree and HR certification preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- coordinating HR operations
- leading compliance audits
- managing projects
Skills & Tools
HRIS, SOX, GDPR, DPDP, AI
Job Details
- Category: Human Resources
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Austin, Texas, United States
- Salary: USD 143,000 – 175,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Generous parental leave
About Jeppesen ForeFlight
Aviation technology provider delivering integrated software and aeronautical data solutions for global aviation sectors. — Industry: Information Technology