Senior Manager, People Technology

Who we are

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.

About the role:

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).

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: 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.
• You are the architect of your own career: 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.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: 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.
• You want to be with the best: 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. 

In this role, you will: 

• 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.