EMEA Manager of People Operations

Okta is seeking a seasoned and strategic EMEA Manager of People Operations to lead the regional People Ops function across the EMEA region. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering a seamless and scalable employee experience, ensuring operational excellence, and driving process improvement and compliance across multiple countries.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of progressive experience in People Operations or HR Services, with at least 3 years in a regional leadership capacity across EMEA.
• Proven experience managing large-scale employee case management processes (e.g., employee inquiries, policy clarifications, complex transactions), ideally using tools like ServiceNow, Zendesk.
• Deep understanding of Workday HCM, including strong hands-on experience in managing core modules such as Business Processes, Staffing, Absence, Compensation, and Employee Data Management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex HR transactions and escalations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and consistency in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA employment laws, with the ability to translate legal and compliance requirements into scalable processes.
• Ability to drive continuous process improvement in a shared services or centralized HR operations model.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.

Benefits

• Amazing Benefits
• Making Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community at Okta