Senior Manager, People Platforms & Global Operations

Data is at the core of modern business, yet many teams struggle with its overwhelming volume and complexity. At Atlan, we’re changing that. As the world’s first active metadata platform, we help organisations transform data chaos into clarity and seamless collaboration.

From Fortune 500 leaders to hyper-growth startups, from automotive innovators redefining mobility to healthcare organisations saving lives, and from Wall Street powerhouses to Silicon Valley trailblazers — we empower ambitious teams across industries to unlock the full potential of their data.

Recognised as leaders by Gartner and Forrester and backed by Insight Partners, Atlan is at the forefront of reimagining how humans and data work together. Joining us means becoming part of a movement to shape a future where data drives extraordinary outcomes.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Senior Manager, People Platforms & Global Operations to build the operating system behind the Atlanian experience. As a remote-first, multi-country company, we want our People Ops to feel as thoughtful, fast, and well-designed as the products we ship.

This role sits at the intersection of People Ops, systems, and AI. You’ll own the platforms, workflows, and data that power everything from onboarding to mobility to compliance, bringing a systems-first, AI-native mindset to how we scale. You’ll be hands-on in the tools and lead a small team, shaping an operating model that’s clear, measurable, and built to last.

What You’ll Do

Own the People OS

• Be the product owner for our core People systems (HRIS, helpdesk, workflow/automation tools, integrations).

• Design joiner / mover / leaver and other lifecycle flows so they’re documented, measurable (SLAs, volumes, error rates), and easy to delegate.

• Partner with IT and Engineering to maintain clean data, strong integrations, and reliable audit trails.

Make AI and automation real

• Redesign high-volume, repeatable workflows for automation and AI support (triage, routing, drafting, checks).

• Use AI to classify requests, draft communications and policy summaries, and spot patterns in People data.

• Set clear guardrails: define what runs end-to-end and where humans review.

Lead global lifecycle and compliance ops

• Own onboarding and offboarding across entities and EORs.

• Oversee manager, job, and location changes, plus global mobility in partnership with Legal and Finance.

• Turn People policies and compliance requirements (background checks, eligibility, leave rules) into clear system workflows and playbooks. Manage the People-Ops side of EOR relationships and maintain a lightweight services catalog so Atlanians know what to expect.

Lead and partner well

• Manage People Ops ICs (starting with a coordinator).

• Partner closely with Talent, Finance, Legal, IT, and Security to keep everything aligned and on track.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in People Ops, HR Ops, People Platforms, or Global HR Ops in a high-growth, multi-country company.

• Primary owner of at least one HRIS or major People system implementation or re-architecture.
Led a helpdesk, service-management, or workflow-automation rollout that materially changed how a team worked.

• Hands-on exposure to employment and benefits compliance operations, with experience partnering with Legal.

• Comfort operating across time zones and employment models (entities, EORs, contractors).

Why Is Atlan for You?

At Atlan, we believe the future belongs to the humans of data. From curing diseases to advancing space exploration, data teams are powering humanity's greatest achievements. Yet, working with data can be chaotic—our mission is to transform that experience. We're reimagining how data teams collaborate by building the home they deserve, enabling them to create winning data cultures and drive meaningful progress.

Joining Atlan means:

• Ownership from Day One: Whether you're an intern or a full-time teammate, you’ll own impactful projects, chart your growth, and collaborate with some of the best minds in the industry.

• Limitless Opportunities: At Atlan, your growth has no boundaries. If you’re ready to take initiative, the sky’s the limit.

• A Global Data Community: We’re deeply embedded in the modern data stack, contributing to open-source projects, sponsoring meet-ups, and empowering team members to grow through conferences and learning opportunities.

As a fast-growing, fully remote company trusted by global leaders like Cisco, Nasdaq, and HubSpot, we’re creating a category-defining platform for data and AI governance. Backed by top investors, we’ve achieved 7X revenue growth in two years and are building a talented team spanning 15+ countries.

If you’re ready to do your life’s best work and help shape the future of data collaboration, join Atlan and become part of a mission to empower the humans of data to achieve more, together.

We are an equal opportunity employer
At Atlan, we’re committed to helping data teams do their lives’ best work. We believe that diversity and authenticity are the cornerstones of innovation, and by embracing varied perspectives and experiences, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. Atlan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.