Senior Manager, People Systems

At Vanta, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe that security should be monitored and verified continuously, and we empower companies to practice better security and prove it with ease. Vanta has a kind and talented team, and while some have prior security experience, many have been successful at Vanta without it. As the Senior Manager, People Systems at Vanta, you will own the strategy, execution, and continuous evolution of our HR technology ecosystem, serving as a critical technical force multiplier at the intersection of systems architecture, process automation, and agentic AI. This role starts as an individual contributor with a clear path to people leadership as the function scales. The People Operations team ensures every Vanta employee has a seamless, well-supported experience throughout their journey with us. As we scale, our systems must evolve from operational tools to strategic enablers, driving efficiency, enabling better decision-making, and unlocking new ways of working through automation and AI while keeping humans in the loop for our core processes. In this role, you'll partner closely with the Head of People Operations & Strategy to build a modern, integrated tech stack that reduces friction, increases data integrity, and positions Vanta's People function as a model of operational excellence. Your work will directly impact how efficiently we hire, onboard, develop, and support hundreds of employees while building the foundation for our next phase of growth. What you’ll do as a Senior Manager, People Systems at Vanta: Own the configuration, optimization, and governance of Vanta's People tech stack (currently including but not limited to HiBob, Ashby, Culture Amp, Lattice, Jira, Docebo, and Tangelo) Design and maintain a coherent systems architecture across the People function, ensuring clean data flows, reliable integrations, and minimal technical debt Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of a modern HRIS solution, establishing a scalable, People Ops-owned system and processes Identify and execute automation opportunities across high-volume People processes using iPaaS tools (e.g., Workato, Boomi), reducing manual work and improving data accuracy Partner with the Head of People Ops & Strategy to build and execute an agentic AI adoption roadmap, identifying high-impact use cases and piloting AI-assisted workflows Serve as the primary point of accountability for system security, compliance, and data privacy across all People platforms Build and maintain People data infrastructure that enables accurate, reliable reporting and analytics for business decision-making Lead system implementations, migrations, and integrations from scoping through post-launch support, ensuring high-quality delivery and stakeholder alignment Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and performance expectations to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery Collaborate cross-functionally with partners across the business to deliver seamless workflows and consistent data across platforms Build and manage a People Systems team, hiring, onboarding, and developing talent while driving accountability and high performance across the function. How to be successful in this role: 8+ years of experience in HR technology with meaningful ownership of HRIS platforms and system integrations at companies with 500+ employees Deep hands-on expertise with Workday and demonstrated ability to configure, troubleshoot, and optimize systems without heavy IT dependency Strong understanding of HR systems architecture, including how ATS, LMS, performance, and compensation tools connect and where integration risks live Demonstrated experience designing and implementing automation using iPaaS tools such as Workato, Boomi, or Zapier Proven ability to evaluate, implement, and optimize case management or ticketing platforms in a People Ops context (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk) Data-first orientation: comfortable with data modeling, defining clean data structures, and ensuring cross-system consistency Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and change management skills. You can translate technical complexity into business language and vice versa High bias toward action and simplicity: you build for scale without over-engineering, and you know when to automate vs. when to keep it human Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact. What you can expect as a Vanta’n: Industry-competitive salary and equity Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans 16 weeks fully-paid Parental Leave for all new parents Health & wellness stipend Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office