Senior Manager, People & Talent

Gravitee•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gravitee, our growth is powered by people who bring passion to what they build, act with professionalism in how they work, and hold nothing back in their commitment to doing things well. As we scale globally, the Senior Manager, People & Talent plays a critical role in shaping how we attract, support, and grow our teams. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role that combines ownership of HR People Operations with leadership of recruitment, ensuring we hire exceptional talent while building People practices that stand up to rapid growth. This role is designed for someone who thrives in fast-paced, demanding environments, takes pride in high standards, and is willing to step in, take ownership, and push for better outcomes. Anchored in the US and partnering closely with global colleagues, this role helps bring Gravitee’s values to life through action, not just intent.

Requirements

Strong, hands-on experience with US employment law (federal, state, and local)
Proven ability to drive measurable performance improvements across multiple functions.
Experience working in high-growth environments (tech / SaaS preferred)
Curiosity about modern, innovative approaches to People Operations and Talent, including the practical use of AI and automation to improve workflows
Confidence using data, tools, and systems to improve hiring quality and People processes
Proven experience delivering hands-on recruitment, including outbound hiring
Sound judgment and professionalism in employee relations and sensitive situations
Strong written communication skills and comfort creating clear, scalable documentation.
A pragmatic, calm, and collaborative working style with a strong sense of ownership

Responsibilities

Own People Operations with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism, including compliance employee relations, performance management, and core people processes.
Apply a continuous-improvement mindset to People Operations - using data, tooling, and emerging technologies to simplify workflows, reduce friction, and improve employee experience.
Explore and apply AI-enabled tools and automation thoughtfully across HR processes (e.g. documentation, insights, reporting, process design), ensuring accuracy, fairness, and compliance.
Handle complex or sensitive situations with calm judgment, fairness, and clarity, supported by clear documentation and sound decision-making.
Maintain People policies, records, and processes that are audit-ready, scalable, and fit for a growing, global SaaS organization.
Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, or gaps in People practices and take ownership of improving them rather than waiting for escalation.
Lead and deliver hiring with energy, pace, and high standards, balancing speed with long-term quality.
Take full ownership of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, with a strong focus on the US while partnering globally
Leverage data, tooling, and AI-assisted workflows to improve sourcing effectiveness, screening quality, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.
Partner closely with leaders, challenging thinking where needed to ensure we hire the right people, not just the fastest.
Coach and up skill hiring managers on structured interviewing, evidence-based decision-making, and inclusive hiring practices.
Continuously evaluate and improve how recruiting tools and systems are used, optimizing rather than working around them.
Act as a visible, trusted People partner for US-based employees, balancing empathy with consistency and high standards.
Support a cohesive, inclusive culture across a distributed, global workforce. Contribute pragmatically to engagement, wellbeing, and manager-enablement initiatives that scale with the business.
Help translate Gravitee’s values into everyday behaviors, decisions, and people practices, not just statements.

Benefits

Excellent medical coverage to keep your body and mind healthy
Pension and 401k program options for all locations
Stock option plan for employees
25 days holiday/vacation in addition to in-country national holidays
3 mental health days per year with an allowance toward a mood-boosting activity of your choice
Birthday off to celebrate your dayLearn and grow with our professional development allowance to be used to benefit your career
Quarterly outings and an annual off-site in an exciting location!
Hybrid culture with options to go in to an office in one of our hubs
Ability to work for one of the fastest-growing companies and alongside some of the most talented people in the API technology sector
A meaningful, progressive, global company culture that is as fun as it is hardworking
Endless growth opportunities