Verkada
Senior Director/ VP, People Operations
$280K–$420K
San Mateo, CA United States +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Jul 21, 2026
- Location
- San Mateo, CA United States
San Mateo, California, United States - Experience
- 10–15 years of progressive People experience, with 5+ years in a senior operations leadership role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; Verkada is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.
About the job
Leads Verkada’s People operations and service delivery, building scalable processes and systems across the employee lifecycle.
What you'll do
- Oversee core People operations, employee lifecycle processes, and People technology, including automation and data integrity.
- Lead workforce analytics, global benefits, and compliance with labor laws, policies, and audit standards.
- Develop scalable People policies and workflows and partner cross-functionally to support business goals.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 10–15 years of progressive People experience, including 5+ years in a senior operations leadership role.
- Strong understanding of labor laws, HR compliance, and operational risk management.
- Experience implementing and optimizing HR systems such as Workday or similar platforms.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or MBA.
Pay
$280,000 — $420,000 USD annual OTE (base compensation and commissions, if applicable)
Tools
Workday
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