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Snorkel AI is seeking a People Data & Operations Manager to own and execute the core systems, processes, and data foundations that support the full employee lifecycle. This is a hybrid based role, in San Francisco, and a senior individual contributor role with broad ownership across People Operations, reporting to the Director of People & Culture. In this role, you will be responsible for building and scaling reliable, compliant, and employee-centered people operations infrastructure during a period of rapid growth. You’ll partner closely with People leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business priorities into scalable processes, high-quality data, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a hands-on operator, brings strong judgment and systems thinking, and enjoys being the go-to expert for people data, HR systems, and operational execution.
Job Responsibility:
Own and continuously improve core People Operations processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, leaves, and compliance
Act as the primary owner for day-to-day People Operations execution and issue resolution, providing timely and exceptional support to fellow Snorkelers
Lead the execution of cross-functional People Operations initiatives such as benefits changes, open enrollment, system implementations, and policy rollouts
Own operational support for a global workforce, including contractors, EOR arrangements, immigration processes, and leaves of absence
Ensure all employees on visas are cared for and well-informed throughout their journey with us, from recruiting through offboarding. Liaise with our external immigration lawyers to maintain a smooth process
Manage leave of absence operations, including partnership with Snorkel’s leave provider (Tilt), ensuring compliant and employee-centric experiences
Build and maintain reliable reporting and dashboards to support workforce planning, compliance, and leadership decision-making
Own the people data collection strategy, including the design, administration, and analysis of employee surveys (e.g., engagement, onboarding, lifecycle feedback) to inform People programs and business decisions
Ensure accurate record-keeping, audits, and data governance across all People systems
Serve as an operational subject-matter expert and primary liaison, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws
Own and maintain People documentation including the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and related policies
Proactively identify, escalate, and mitigate people-related operational and compliance risks
Requirements:
Ability to work from our San Francisco office location 3x per week
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of experience in People Operations, HR Operations, or related roles, ideally within high-growth or scaling companies
Proven experience owning People Operations processes, systems, and data as a senior individual contributor
Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employment law fundamentals, benefits administration, and HR systems
3+ years of experience managing immigration processes and global workforce operations
Nice to have:
Excellent program and project management skills, with the ability to lead through influence rather than authority
Proficiency with HRIS platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Rippling, G Suite, Slack, Lattice, Notion)
Strong communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills
Detail-oriented, systems-minded, and comfortable balancing operational execution with strategic context