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Global People Operations Manager

Vaco
$140,000.00 - $180,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Jan 07, 2026
Company Stage: AI/SaaS Startup
Job Title: Global People Operations Manager
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000/annually

Location: New York, New York (REMOTE - monthly travel required)

About the role: We're partnering with a rapidly scaling AI-driven SaaS company backed by top-tier investors. As they enter hypergrowth, we're looking for a Global People Operations Manager to build and optimize the processes that will support their global team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows what "great" looks like in People Operations. You'll design and implement scalable processes, ensure compliance across regions, and partner with leadership to create an exceptional employee experience during rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and scale People Ops processes: Own global HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and HRIS management.
  • Process design & optimization: Create efficient workflows for a growing, distributed workforce.
  • Visa & immigration management: Oversee global mobility and visa processes for employees.
  • Data & compliance: Ensure accurate employee data, reporting, and adherence to local labor laws.
  • Partner with leadership: Support strategic initiatives related to organizational growth and culture.
  • Hypergrowth readiness: Anticipate scaling challenges and implement solutions proactively.
Must-Have Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of People Operations experience.
  • Proven experience building People Ops processes from scratch.
  • Two or more startup experiences, including at least one during hypergrowth.
  • Visa and global mobility experience.
  • Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable being hands-on.
  • Experience with HRIS implementation and optimization.
  • Familiarity with multi-country compliance and employment laws.
  • Exposure to AI/SaaS environments.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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