Senior Manager, HR

Snap Inc.•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. The People Team drives our values of being kind, smart and creative across Snap's global workforce. We work together to empower our teams to hire thoughtful and passionate innovators, help people do their best work, grow their careers and build healthy and productive workspaces in a safe, and cohesive community. Together, we are Talent, Total Rewards, IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness), HR Tech, People Analytics, People Operations, People Services, Council, Learning & Development, Employer Brand and Employee Relations. We’re looking for a Senior Manager, HR to join the People Team! This position will be based in our New York office. What you’ll do: Serve as a strategic HR advisor to senior executives, offering proactive guidance aligned to Snap’s values, culture, and business priorities Influence people and organizational decisions with strong judgment, courage, and credibility Lead and/or oversee the execution of critical HR programs including talent planning, workforce planning, and organizational development Manage high-risk employee relations (ER) issues and partner on sensitive talent matters with discretion and rigor Drive organizational change and transformation efforts that support business evolution and cultural growth Design and lead scalable people programs that span multiple teams, functions, or geographies Continuously simplify and optimize HR operations, leveraging tools, data, and systems thinking Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives, aligning diverse stakeholders and ensuring effective execution Use data and insights to influence talent strategies and drive measurable business impact Serve as a connector across the People Team and broader business, helping to align strategy, execution, and communication

Requirements

Strategic Business Acumen: Deep understanding of the business, market dynamics, and organizational drivers
Employee Relations Expertise: Skilled in handling complex ER issues and coaching others on consistent application of policy with high judgment
Talent & Org Strategy: Experience leading talent development, succession, and org design initiatives that scale
Data Fluency: Proficient in using people data and analytics to generate insights, influence decisions, and identify gaps
Executive Influence: Proven ability to advise, coach, and influence Director+ leaders with trust and confidence
Project Leadership: Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional HR projects from concept to completion
Change Management: Able to guide leaders and teams through complex organizational changes with care and clarity
Systems & Process Thinking: Looks for ways to scale and simplify; comfortable using technology and process improvements to drive efficiency
Team Leadership (if applicable): Strong people leadership skills with a passion for developing others and building inclusive, high-performing teams
Communication: Skilled at executive-level messaging and navigating cross-team dialogue; able to drive alignment and clarity in ambiguous environments
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management or equivalent years of experience
5+ years working with Sales teams and incentive programs
12+ years experience in human resources

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a tech start-up or high growth company
HR experience working with business functions including Communications, Finance, Legal, People, Security, and/or Workplace Services
Knowledge, experience with and passion for Snap Inc products!
5+ years working with Ads Sales teams and designing sales incentive programs

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR advisor to senior executives, offering proactive guidance aligned to Snap’s values, culture, and business priorities
Influence people and organizational decisions with strong judgment, courage, and credibility
Lead and/or oversee the execution of critical HR programs including talent planning, workforce planning, and organizational development
Manage high-risk employee relations (ER) issues and partner on sensitive talent matters with discretion and rigor
Drive organizational change and transformation efforts that support business evolution and cultural growth
Design and lead scalable people programs that span multiple teams, functions, or geographies
Continuously simplify and optimize HR operations, leveraging tools, data, and systems thinking
Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives, aligning diverse stakeholders and ensuring effective execution
Use data and insights to influence talent strategies and drive measurable business impact
Serve as a connector across the People Team and broader business, helping to align strategy, execution, and communication