Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
We are a team dedicated to supporting the employee and delivering a positive and seamless experience that supports the whole employee lifecycle. As Senior Manager of people Technology, you will be a key member of the People Operations team as we build and scale our function to the next level. You will lead the People Technology team to help implement and execute our people processes, systems, policies, and programs.
This role is open to candidates residing in Canada and the US EXCEPT in the San Francisco Bay Area (125 mi. radius from 1 De Haro St, San Francisco) and NYC Metro Area (50 mi. radius from 131 W 55th St, New York).
- Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
- The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
- Oversee the implementation of HR technology based on business requirements. Identify appropriate revisions to policies and procedures, analyze proposed changes from HR and non-HR groups, and provide appropriate guidance to management.
- Manage sprint prioritization and capacity for the People Technology team. Communicate system implementation development and progress with project timelines, informing stakeholders of next steps and responsibilities, lead meetings, and ensure all follow-up is completed. Provide transparent and timely reporting and communications to all stakeholders.
- Manage and escalate People Technology project risks and issues as needed. Establish success metrics, KPIs, and ensure project performance is tracked and measured.
- Facilitate discussions across with People Org stakeholders, People Leaders, and SME Program owners. Facilitate groups in defining business and system requirements and alternate options for HRIS.
- Collaborate with team SMEs and establish technology roadmaps supporting prioritized HR programs. Assist in technology prioritization for key stakeholder groups.
- Define, evaluate, and configure HR systems/tools together with People Org teams and non-People Org teams to ensure efficiency in processes and data integrity across all People systems.
- Continually seek and investigate ways to improve existing processes and fix pain points through appropriate configuration of systems.
- Manage HRIS system compliance, audits, and security access.
- Use data to identify improvements and risk reduction opportunities. Continuously backlog improvements for prioritization.
- Be a present and highly engaged mentor for team members to up-level Workday configuration and operational experience.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
- Hire, develop, and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing team.
- 8+ years experience in HR Technology for fast-growing, global companies.
- 4+ years as a project/functional lead or direct people manager.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
- Deep understanding of Workday modules: HCM, Benefits, Advanced Compensation. Experience in business process, security, and organization configuration.
- Experience troubleshooting inbound and outbound Workday integrations to Applicant Tracking Systems, Benefits providers, and other third-party vendors for account provisioning and access.
- System implementation project management experience, defining project plans, test plans, communication plans, and cutover plans.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, HR processes, and compliance.
- Experience in HR Operations function. Hands-on experience troubleshooting HR Operations processes.
- Experience effectively communicating with team members instructions, resolving issues, and providing feedback as project lead or people manager.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and prioritization.
- Highly inclusive leadership style to coach and mentor junior members of the team, as well as build strong relationships with HR leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Experience configuring Time & Absence, Payroll, Recruiting, and Talent & Performance processes.
- Experience with Jira, Zendesk, and project management software.
- People Management experience.
: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$110,040—$196,500 USD
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
What We Do
Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across construction, transportation and warehousing, field services, manufacturing, retail, logistics, and public sector. The company’s mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Why Work With Us
We empower companies to operate more efficiently in a dynamic world, keep their employees and customers safe 24/7, and meet the growing urgency for sustainability. We get to create and support leading-edge technologies like computer vision, edge computing, and data analytics to address vexing challenges often ignored by the tech industry.
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