Global People Operations Manager

About usAt Pareto. AI'>Pareto. AI, we’re on a mission to enable top talent around the world to participate in the development of cutting-edge AI models. In coming years, AI models will transform how we work and create thousands of new AI training jobs for skilled talent around the world. We’ve joined forces with top AI and crowd researchers at Anthropic, Character. AI, Imbue, Stanford, and University of Pennsylvania to build a fair and ethical platform for AI developers to collaborate with domain experts to train bespoke AI models. About this RolePareto. AI'>Pareto. AI is seeking an experienced Global People Operations Manager to drive strategic people initiatives and optimize the employee experience across our global organization. In 2025 alone, we have grown from <100 team members to 150+ as well as expanded our workforce across the globe with concentrations in the Latin America and Asia-Pacific regions. In this role, you'll own the systems, processes, and programs that drive an exceptional employee experience from onboarding to offboarding. You'll be instrumental in creating scalable infrastructure, advising leadership on key people decisions, and ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. This hybrid role combines the best of both worlds 2 days per week collaborating in-person at our San Francisco office with remote work flexibility for the remaining days. Key ResponsibilitiesPeople Operations and SystemsDrive seamless employee onboarding ensuring new team members feel welcomed, informed, and equipped to succeed from day oneCoach and empower managers to bring out the best in their teams and enhance leadership capabilitiesImplement and own People Operations tools and systems (HRIS, Gusto, Remote, etc.)Use data and metrics to inform people decisions, monitor organizational health, and drive transparencyIdentify automation opportunities and drive innovative solutions to enhance the overall employee experienceDesign, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal complianceTotal RewardsPartner with leadership on compensation decisions and budget planningEvaluate, recommend, and roll out benefit offerings that meet the needs of a diverse, global workforceDevelop and maintain compensation management frameworks and salary band structuresConduct market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive total rewards packagesGlobal Workforce ManagementLead the People Ops function for our global workforce which spans across the globe and concentrated in the US, LATAM, and APAC. Maintain HR documentation, processes, and compliance across global jurisdictionsServe as primary point of contact for immigration matters, providing guidance and support to employees navigating visa and work authorization processesSupport international candidates and employees with documentation, timelines, and onboarding logisticsWhat you’ll need:7+ years of People Ops experience, ideally in a startup environment and with a global team. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate to work 2 days a week from our San Francisco officeExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work across all organizational levelsExpertise in HR policies and procedures (e.g. employee handbooks, total rewards/benefits, employee lifecycle)Strong knowledge of Federal and California employment law with familiarity in global employment law and complianceExtensive experience managing the employee lifecycle including onboarding, compliance training, performance management, and offboardingDirect ownership of People Ops tools and systems (e.g. HRIS, payment systems, EORs)Proven project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional projects from conception to completionExperience with US immigration processes and global mobility programsNice to have:Experience in a high growth startupExperience building and executing team roadmapsFamiliarity with global labor laws, specifically in Asia-Pacific and Latin America regionsAdvanced proficiency in data analysis and HR metricsOriginally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job