People Operations Manager

San Francisco HQ · Remotefull timeRemote

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senior

$163k–$221k

H1B: yes

Plaid The People Operations Manager at Plaid leads the team managing onboarding, employee lifecycle changes, HR case management, compliance, and immigration. This hands-on role focuses on redesigning processes for AI and automation while managing a team of three specialists.

Responsibilities

Redesign People Operations for an AI-first model
Define and own the multi-year People Operations strategy and roadmap, in line with our broader HR AI strategy.
Own the redesign of core processes (onboarding, job and pay changes, leave, offboarding, employment verification, and HR case handling) so AI and automation handle routine work and the team handles exceptions.
Partner with People Systems to expand what the AI assistant, ticketing, and knowledge management systems can resolve, and keep the knowledge base accurate.
Define and own team metrics, including self-service resolution rate, time to resolution, employee satisfaction, and HR capacity freed up.
Pilot new tools and workflows, and decide what to scale or stop.
Lead and develop the team
Manage and develop three direct reports.
Shift the team’s work from transaction processing to process design, quality control, and exception handling.
Build the team’s AI skills through hands-on use.
Run reliable, compliant operations
Own the accuracy and auditability of employee data and transactions in our HR systems.

Qualification

7+ years in People OperationsDirectTrack record of working with FinanceClear communicationExperience building automations

Required

7+ years in People Operations, including experience managing a People Operations team and setting People Operations strategy, ideally at a fast-paced tech company.
Experience implementing tools that improved People Operations efficiency, such as ticketing, a knowledge base, or workflow automation, with measurable results.
Ability to redesign processes from first principles for AI and automation, not just digitize existing steps.
Direct, hands-on experience with Workday and working familiarity with the wider People tech stack, including the ability to configure workflows, document processes, and work with data.
Track record of working with Finance, Tech Ops, People Technology, and HR Business Partners.
Clear communication, sound judgment on sensitive employee matters, and the ability to lead a team through change.
Hands-on experience using AI tools at work, with judgment on which ones deliver real efficiency gains, is a plus.
Experience building automations, AI agents, or no-code workflows is a plus.
Familiarity with ticketing and knowledge management platforms and AI-enabled HR tools is a plus.
Experience managing a specialist or working with outside counsel on U.S. immigration matters is a plus.
Experience partnering with People Analytics or data teams on reporting and data quality is a plus.
Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!