Senior Manager, People Operations

About us

We are building a virtual universe which fundamentally improves how people interact online.

Today, that means a powerful remote-social platform. We already have people working out of our office spaces, attending our virtual conferences, or going to school on our campus spaces. We have folks hosting everything from magic conventions to artist EP launches to thanksgiving dinners, and even a few weddings.

The mission of Gather is to remove physical constraints on peoples' lives, and provide a virtual world which surpasses the real one in interconnectedness, personal touch, and expressiveness.

Role Overview:

Gather is looking for a Senior Manager, People Operations to define our people practices, serve as a business partner to our growing departments, and deliver a world-class experience for our employees across the globe. In this role, you will own all things people-related and shape a company culture where everyone is empowered to bring their best selves to work. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, hands-on People leader who thrives in building and fostering a collaborative team environment!

Where you will make an impact:

• Define and implement our overall People Ops strategy and operating model
• Own all People programs and policies across the employee lifecycle - onboarding and offboarding, performance management, learning & development, total rewards & benefits, people analytics, employee experience, and compliance
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure that we are building a diverse and inclusive work environment
• Build a learning and development program for our employees that supports an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Partner closely with department heads to advise on all people matters, support the rollout of company-wide communication and initiatives, and ensure our core values are integrated into everything we do
• Manage our HR systems and technology, ensuring data integrity across all employee platforms and identifying opportunities for improvement

What you bring:

• 7+ years of hands-on People Ops experience in a high-growth start-up environment
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals with expert knowledge of employment laws, immigration policies, and compliance
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and metrics to drive people-centered decisions
• Proven ability to build trust and healthy relationships across an entire organization
• Self-starter mentality with a commitment to excellence and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence

Benefits

• Work remotely out of a state-of-the-art virtual office!
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and meaningful equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• 401k and matching program
• Generous PTO policy and mental health days to recharge
• Meal stipend twice a week to keep you nourished
• Remote work, education, and health & wellness stipends
• Support for family planning & gender-affirmation
• The opportunity to join a passionate team in building something that actually makes peoples' lives better, every single day

Gather is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace for individuals of all backgrounds. We strive to build a workplace where employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work, everyday. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, we're committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please notify the recruiter you are working with. We also ask that all applicants consider answering the voluntary demographic questions on our job application to help us track the inclusivity of our recruiting efforts and programs. Answering these questions is entirely voluntary and your answers will not be shared with the hiring team and will not impact the hiring decision.