• Planet’s People Operations team manages a wide variety of operational functions, including compliance, HRIS and hire-to-retire transactions, immigration, global mobility, people data and analytics, and payroll
• We are seeking an experienced Senior People Operations Manager to oversee people operations across Europe, MENA, and APAC while ensuring alignment with global frameworks and strategic objectives
• This role will drive regional strategy, oversee operational compliance, and lead key strategic initiatives such as global expansion and HRIS optimization. Ideal candidates are adaptable, collaborative leaders with a background in scaling regional HR operations
• This role will report to the US-based Director, People Operations and will partner closely with roles across the global People Team and beyond, particularly on the Talent Acquisition, People Business Partnership, and Legal teams
• Spearheads and manages the Europe-based People Operations team, setting operational standards and overseeing hire-to-retire processes
• Serves as the primary subject matter expert and escalation point for regional HR operations, complex legal compliance, and employment policies in Europe, MENA, and APAC
• Partners with cross-functional leadership—including Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and Legal—to align regional practices with global business goals
• Establishes and maintains strategic vendor relationships, including external legal counsel and Employers of Record (EORs)
• Drives continuous process improvements by designing scalable workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and integrating AI tools across team workstreams
• Leads departmental initiatives supporting global expansion, HRIS optimization, and workforce data reporting

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan
• Wellness program and massages
• Flexible time off
• Recognition programs
• Commuter benefits
• Learning and tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Offsites and happy hours
• Volunteering benefits

• 4+ years of supervisory/people leadership experience
• Experience managing departmental budgets, vendor contracts, and external partner relationships
• Experience establishing operational objectives, procedures, and entity setups in new international markets
• 6+ years of relevant HR/People Operations experience across international regions
• Ability to persuade and align internal stakeholders in complex or sensitive situations while preserving positive working relationships
• Knowledge of employment law, HR operations, and compliance standards across EMEA and APAC regions
• Experience utilizing HRIS platforms (e.g., HiBob) and data spreadsheet tools for workforce analytics
• Fluency in English and German
• Experience with AI tools (e.g., Gemini) and integrating AI into operational workflows
• Experience in additional HR disciplines such as employee relations or HR business partnership
• Experience working within US-headquartered, publicly traded organizations subject to audit controls (e.g., SOX)
• Multilingual capabilities in Dutch, French, or other European languages

• Application Deadline: 11:45p / 23:45 CET on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.