Sr. Manager, Global People Operations

<div class="content-intro"><p>Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions must evolve to unify innovations in software models, compilers, platforms, networking, and semiconductors. Our diverse team of technologists have developed a high performance RISC-V CPU from scratch, and share a passion for AI and a deep desire to build the best AI platform possible. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to solving hard problems. We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.</p></div><p>We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Global People Operations to lead and strengthen how People Operations runs across our global footprint.</p> <p>This role will oversee a distributed team supporting People Operations across the US, Canada, EMEA, and APAC and will be responsible for building a more consistent, scalable, and well-run global operating model across both direct entities and EOR populations. The work spans the full employee lifecycle, with particular focus on employee data integrity, documentation, compliance routines, onboarding, and operational excellence.</p> <p>This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate at both the strategic and execution levels. You will partner closely with the Director, People Operations and Programs to improve how global People Operations is designed, while also leading the team responsible for delivering day-to-day support across regions.</p> <p>The right person will bring strong judgment, team leadership, and the ability to turn complex, multi-country operations into clear, repeatable, and trustworthy processes.</p> <p> </p> <p><em>This role is<strong> </strong>hybrid, based out of Santa Clara, CA.</em></p> <p><em>We welcome candidates at various experience levels for this role. During the interview process, candidates will be assessed for the appropriate level, and offers will align with that level, which may differ from the one in this posting.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>6+ years in HR or People Operations, with 3+ years in leadership roles managing distributed teams and owning global processes across multiple regions.</li> <li>Deep expertise in HR operations, compliance, and HR systems  in high-growth, global tech companies.</li> <li>Proven ability to scale HR processes, systems, and teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments, with deep expertise in HRIS platforms such as Rippling, Workday, or similar systems.</li> <li>Strategic, data-driven operator with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a track record of translat