Global HR Operations Program Manager

What you will do

• Support the refinement, and optimization of global service offerings, using operational data from multiple geographies to identify improvement opportunities.

• Work closely with HR Operations Specialists across regions to guide priorities, share best practices, and ensure consistent, high-quality execution — modeling hands-on excellence rather than managing through formal authority.

• Build strong, credible relationships with internal partners worldwide (HR Operations Specialists, HRBPs, Recruiting, Payroll, Legal, IT) to ensure smooth, consistent execution of HR processes across regions.

• Provide detailed, well-organized analysis and reporting to enable confident, informed decision-making by HR leadership–and by you!

• Maintain strong operational governance globally by ensuring policies, processes, and procedures are documented, locally adapted where required, and consistently applied.

• Maintain working knowledge of employment compliance, regulations, and laws across multiple countries/regions, partnering with Legal and local experts, and escalating risk areas to the Director as needed.

• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues across geographies, escalating complex or cross-border matters to the Director of HR Operations.

• Track key global operational metrics and report performance against goals, highlighting regional trends and outliers.

• Coordinate with team members across time zones to ensure "follow-the-sun" coverage and consistent service levels for a global employee population.

Experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate will: 

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Bring significant, progressive experience in HR Operations or a related HR function in a tech company, including experience supporting multiple countries/regions.

• Possess up to date knowledge of multi-jurisdictional HR compliance, employment law, and regulatory requirements, with a demonstrated track record of identifying and mitigating compliance risk without needing to escalate routine matters.

• Have strong analytical skills with the ability to translate global operational data into clear, actionable insights.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally and across cultures/time zones.

• Be a true self-starter and "doer" — comfortable rolling up their sleeves, driving execution independently, and making sound judgment calls with minimal oversight.

• Be comfortable with periodic travel to connect with international team members.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high quality work in a fun, fast-paced, evolving global environment.

In-office culture

We're intentional about this. We believe the best teams are built in the room together. Three anchor days — Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays — create the collaboration rhythm that makes a hub office worth having. 

Candidates need to be genuinely based in the location the role is posted  — if that's not where you are today, we're open to considering relocation assistance for the right person.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion

At Sonar, we believe that our diversity is our strength. We are a global company that values and respects different backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you need any accommodation, please reach out to us at hiring@sonarsource.com. 

All offers of employment at Sonar are contingent upon the results of a comprehensive background check and reference verification conducted before the start date. 

Applications that are submitted through agencies or third party recruiters will not be considered.