Sr. Manager, People Operations

Docusign brings agreements to life. Over 1.5 million customers and more than a billion people in over 180 countries use Docusign solutions to accelerate the process of doing business and simplify peoples lives. With intelligent agreement management Docusign unleashes business-critical data that is trapped inside of documents. Until now these were disconnected from business systems of record costing businesses time money and opportunity. Using Docusigns Intelligent Agreement Management platform companies can create commit and manage agreements with solutions created by the #1 company in e-signature and contract lifecycle management (CLM).

Were looking for a strategic hands-on Senior Manager People Operations to lead our global People Operations function ensuring clear communication efficient workflows and exceptional service. Were seeking a proactive adaptable and detail-oriented leader who can manage zero defect processes across the employee lifecycle with high-velocity and exceptional addition to owning all Workday data and processes this role will transform the work to an agentic led support model ensuring our processes controls and employee experience scale with the business all while nurturing an engaged high-performance team.

This position is a people manager role reporting to the Director People Technology and Operations.

Responsibility

• Design and execute global people operations delivery across the employee lifecycle (onboarding offboarding job changes promotions transfers manager updates) that ensures flawless execution of processes and systems while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and supports our digital-first approach

• Transform HR service delivery experience to an Agentic first model improving employee experience and operational efficiency

• Lead the global People Operations team providing direction coaching and performance management to foster a high-performing engaged team

• Establish comprehensive documentation (playbooks and runbooks) for all operational processes and institute ongoing training to ensure team knowledge and proficiency

• Collaborate with Data Management to ensure compliance with all Audit and regulatory standards throughout the employee lifecycle guaranteeing consistent workflow delivery

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Workday transactions and requests managing urgent or sensitive tasks as needed and troubleshooting inquiries related to processes and systems

• Track and analyze people operations metrics including efficiency effectiveness and compliance

• Manage general HR inquiries and COE requests on policies benefits employee data and verifications leveraging AI and the ServiceNow ticketing system with rigorous commitment to service deadlines and a high customer experience

• Lead ad-hoc projects process improvements and documentation for People Operations Data Management and HR teams with increasing responsibility for ownership and maintenance

• Perform additional responsibilities based on business needs

Hybrid: Employee divides their time between in-office and remote work. Access to an office location is required. (Frequency: Minimum 2 days per week; may vary by team but will be weekly in-office expectation)

Positions at Docusign are assigned a job designation of either In Office Hybrid or Remote and are specific to the role/job. Preferred job designations are not guaranteed when changing positions within Docusign. Docusign reserves the right to change a positions job designation depending on business needs and as permitted by local law.

Basic

• 8 years of progressive experience in HR Operations or a related role in a complex scaling environment

• 4 years of managing global remote teams to deliver their work in a high-stakes detail-oriented work environment

• Experience with Workday (data model reporting security and the operational impact of configuration decisions across core HR processes)

• Experience working in virtual teams across multiple regions time zones and cultures across the world

• Experience designing and evolving an AI-first HR service delivery model (e.g. ServiceNow) including intelligent intake automated routing and response and SLA optimization

Preferred

• HR Credentials (e.g. PHR from the HR Certification Institute)

• Exposure to global employment models (multi-country compliance regional policy alignment)

• Experience working with technical and systems teams to implement operational processes

• Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing cross-organizational teams

• Experience using AI tools (Gemini NotebookLM or Glean) to automate repeatable processes that boost productivity and enhance customer experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and operational rigor

• Ability to communicate effectively translating complex technical information for non-technical audiences and fostering cross-functional alignment

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Based on applicable legislation the below details pay ranges in the following locations:

California: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Illinois Colorado Massachusetts and Minnesota: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Washington Maryland New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Washington DC: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

Ohio: $X/hour - $X/hour or $X - $X base salary

This role is also eligible for the following:

• Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Global benefits provide options for the following:

• Paid Time Off: earned time off as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Working here

Docusign is committed to building trust and making the world more agreeable for our employees customers and the communities in which we live and work. You can count on us to listen be honest and try our best to do whats right every day. At Docusign everything is equal.

We each have a responsibility to ensure every team member has an equal opportunity to succeed to be heard to exchange ideas openly to build lasting relationships and to do the work of their life. Best of all you will be able to feel deep pride in the work you do because your contribution helps us make the world better than we found it. And for that youll be loved by us our customers and the world in which we live.

Accommodation

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Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice

This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska Hawaii Maine Mississippi North Dakota South Dakota Vermont West Virginia and Wyoming.

Its important to us that we build a talented team that is as diverse as our customers and where all employees feel a deep sense of belonging and thrive. We encourage great talent who bring a range of perspectives to apply for our open positions. Docusign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions based on experience skill aptitude and a can-do approach. We will not discriminate based on race ethnicity color age sex religion national origin ancestry pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability registered domestic partner status caregiver status marital status veteran or military status or any other legally protected category.

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