Global People Operations Partner

The role

You will lead People Operations strategy for emerging global markets and integrate international entities with HQ systems. You will act as a compliance authority for Employer of Record partners and manage the immigration lifecycle for global hires.

What you will do

• Lead People Operations strategy for emerging markets across global regions
• Standardize HRIS, payroll, and performance management systems between international entities and Alameda HQ
• Design onboarding and training programs for global employees
• Act as primary compliance authority for hiring through Employer of Record partners
• Partner with Recruiting to integrate EOR solutions into talent acquisition
• Oversee compliance for transitioning international independent contractors to EOR employees
• Own the end-to-end immigration lifecycle for global transfers and localized hires
• Partner with Legal to build screening processes for compliance with U.S. export controls
• Partner with consultants to navigate employing seafarers in international waters
• Manage specialized expatriate and maritime medical plans

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Global People Operations, Global Mobility, or International HR Compliance within a rapidly scaling hardware, defense, or maritime technology company
• Deep expertise in the legal and compliance structures of Employer of Record platforms
• Proven track record of executing HR operations and establishing new entities in diverse international markets
• Knowledge of regional work authorizations and labor laws
• Ability to integrate international subsidiaries into U.S.-headquartered ecosystems
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. export control regulations (ITAR/EAR)
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills
• Ability to work 5 days per week in office at Alameda headquarters
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10-25% of the time

Nice to have

• Experience managing employment frameworks for maritime personnel, offshore workers, or commercial seafarers

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Annual holiday schedule
• Paid sick leave
• Premium, multi-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Equity grants
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Annual professional development reimbursement program
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles

About the company

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The company maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world.