Senior Manager, People Compliance

OpenAI • San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

OpenAI’s People Team hires, engages, and supports world-class talent from diverse backgrounds to help build and deploy beneficial AGI. The People Compliance and Standards team brings together deep expertise in people policy, compliance, and workplace practices. We play a critical role in shaping how OpenAI supports its people through complexity, rapid growth, and change, ensuring our policies are thoughtful, scalable, and aligned with our values. We’re seeking a Senior Manager, People Compliance to design, execute, and improve global People Compliance programs. Reporting to the Head of People Standards & Compliance, this role leads cross-functional initiatives, assesses regulatory impacts, and operationalizes compliant, scalable people processes aligned with OpenAI’s goals. You’ll partner closely with Legal, People, Finance, L&D, and other teams to ensure programs are effective, auditable, and scalable.

Requirements

• 6–8+ years of experience in program management, compliance, People operations, or risk/audit
• Experience in global or growing organizations
• Knowledge of U.S. and international employment law and compliance practices
• Experience managing cross-functional programs and operational complexity
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical skills with experience in reporting, metrics, or dashboards
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to anticipate compliance challenges and develop practical solutions
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information

Responsibilities

• Lead global People Compliance initiatives across timelines, stakeholders, and execution
• Assess employment laws (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA, GDPR) and support policy updates
• Draft and maintain policies, standards, and internal guidance
• Support audits, risk assessments, and mitigation efforts
• Build and maintain compliant, accessible documentation frameworks
• Partner cross-functionally on compliance across records, immigration, classification, and expansion
• Track metrics, build dashboards, and provide data-driven insights
• Support compliance training development, rollout, and tracking
• Assist with audits, regulatory reviews, and government filings
• Stay current on global employment laws and support risk planning
• Contribute to global compliance goals and organizational growth

Benefits

• Our offices offer collaborative workspaces, meals and snacks, and areas for focus and recharge.
• We prioritize sustainable work practices and employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed