Manager, HR Operations

Summary

Join Neo4j as a Manager, HR Operations to lead and optimize critical HR functions across the AMER/APAC region. You will manage a team, ensuring HR compliance, enhancing employee onboarding/offboarding, driving process improvement and automation, and overseeing immigration processes. This strategic and hands-on role requires strong people management skills and experience in HR operations within technology companies. You will collaborate cross-functionally to streamline workflows, enhance data-driven decision-making, and create an exceptional employee journey. The position offers a competitive salary, stock options, a bonus for certain roles, and standard benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, and leaves of absence. The role is remote, based in Eastern or Central Time Zones.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Managing an HR operations team in small to mid-sized technology companies
• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Managing HR compliance & processes
• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Managing all employee lifecycle components of onboarding & offboarding
• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Driving process improvement & automation
• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Managing data integrity and reporting
• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Managing vendor relationships that support the HR operations function
• Minimum of 5 years experience in each of the core areas of focus: Collaborate cross-functionally in a global environment
• Minimum of 2 years experience in this area of focus: Managing operational aspects of the immigration process

Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, and guide teams toward operational success. This includes setting goals, defining expectations, and holding team members accountable
• Optimize HR Compliance & Processes – Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws related to employee onboarding and offboarding, while continuously refining processes for efficiency and accuracy
• Enhance Employee Onboarding & Offboarding – Design and implement seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences that support employee engagement, compliance, and operational excellence
• Drive Process Improvement & Automation – Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR workflows, leveraging technology to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance the employee experience
• Manage Immigration Process & External Counsel Relationship – Oversee immigration processes, including visa sponsorship and compliance, while partnering with legal counsel to ensure a smooth experience for employees and business continuity
• Ensure HR Data Accuracy & Insights – Maintain HR system integrity, ensure accurate employee data management, and generate insights to support data-driven decision-making and workforce planning
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with key stakeholders across the People Team IT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align People Operations initiatives with company goals and improve overall employee experience

Benefits

• Stock option grant
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Certain leaves of absence