Senior People (HR) Advisor

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.•Atlanta, GA

5d•$89,800 - $120,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work. The People and Places team designs spectacular experiences for people around the globe, curating the conditions for our talent to do their best work and drive business growth. Are you passionate about helping people solve problems and love technology? Join our People (HR) Operations team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience through operational excellence, process improvement, and scalable people programs. You will serve as a trusted operational partner responsible for supporting employee lifecycle processes across onboarding, employment changes, compliance, case management, workforce transitions, and employee inquiries. This role ensures accurate execution of people processes, maintains strong data integrity across HR systems, and partners closely with stakeholders across Benefits, People Business Partners, Payroll, Legal, Mobility, Recruiting, IT, and People Systems. The ideal candidate combines strong operational discipline and attention to detail with a customer-service mindset and enjoys identifying opportunities to simplify work, improve processes, and leverage technology and automation to increase efficiency.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of US employment laws and HR practices; ability to partner effectively across global People Operations processes
Working knowledge of HR best practices (at least 5 years of HR experience)
High-quality customer service while handling sensitive and confidential information
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage projects and complex cases that span multiple weeks or months
Demonstrated ability to communicate with employees at all levels verbally and in writing
Experience supporting workforce transitions, reorganizations, reductions in force (RIFs), acquisitions, or other complex organizational changes
Ability to independently complete work at a high level with minimal direction and with great attention to detail
Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork, transparency, and open communication
Resourcefulness with problem-solving, identifying root causes, and proposing solutions
Comfortable with ambiguity and fast change with an ability to adapt quickly and easily
Technical expertise in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Must be able to work from the Dolby Atlanta office at least two days a week.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a global HR environment
Experience with cloud-based HR systems, supporting self-service workflows (SuccessFactors ideal)
Proficient with digital collaboration tools, including HR case management and knowledge base software (ServiceNow ideal)
Exposure to process automation, workflow design, and AI-enabled operational tools

Responsibilities

Manage and execute employee lifecycle transactions and operational processes, including new hires and onboarding, employment changes, transfers, terminations and offboarding
Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee data across HR systems; monitoring data quality and resolving discrepancies
Manage and resolve complex employee and manager inquiries through ServiceNow case management, serving as an escalation point for sensitive or high-impact matters.
Document complex employment actions and agreements
Ensure compliance with employment documentation, record retention, audit requirements, and applicable company policies.
Support testing, enhancements, and process improvements in People systems
Share knowledge and provide guidance to People Operations team members globally
Partner directly with leaders and People (HR) business partners on planning and supporting employee separations, transfers, assignments, reorganizations, RIFs, M&A, and other complex employment actions
Partner on and independently manage People Operations projects and workstreams, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timely execution
Manage trackers, employee records, documentation, approvals, and communications
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce manual work, and improve employee experience
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, knowledge articles, and documentation
Leverage AI, workflow automation, and digital tools to improve operational effectiveness
Participate in cross-functional projects that enhance People Operations services and scalability