Manager, People Programs

oin us.

We're looking for a Manager, People Programs to design, manage, and continuously improve the programs that shape the employee lifecycle-from onboarding to performance management, offboarding, and beyond. In this role, you'll blend program management, process optimization, and change enablement to deliver scalable, employee-centered solutions.

As a core member of the Talent Operations team, you'll own the design and delivery of cyclical programs, ensure operational excellence, and drive cross-functional alignment with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, IT, Legal, Finance, and business leaders. You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to ensure our people programs run seamlessly and evolve alongside our business.
About the role

• Program Management & Delivery: Lead the design, planning, execution, and continuous improvement of People programs (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews).
• Process Optimization & Documentation: Streamline and standardize People processes for clarity, compliance, and efficiency. Partner with HR Tech to identify opportunities for automation and systems integration. Build and maintain clear process playbooks, training guides, and resources.
• Data & Insights: Measure success and ROI of programs. Track key metrics (e.g., program participation, outcomes) and report progress to leadership, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with multiple stakeholders across the company, adapting your approach accordingly. Proactively share critical program information with key decision makers, influencing positive outcomes and fostering alignment.
• Change Management & Communications: Build communications strategies to launch and embed new programs and processes. Deliver training, guides, and FAQs to ensure adoption and clarity. Gather feedback loops from employees and managers to iterate on program design.

Who you are

• 6+ years of proven program/project management experience in HR with a demonstrated track record of initiating, leading & managing complex programs inclusive of communication and change management plans.

• Strong project/program management skills-able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Deep knowledge of core HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, performance, compliance, etc.).

• Experience with HR systems (Workday, Greenhouse, ChartHop, or similar).

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to simplify complexity and drive alignment.

• Strong analytical mindset; comfortable using data to measure effectiveness and guide decision-making.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems.

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems, processes, and changing business priorities with agility.

Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $120,000 and $135,000, plus target equity. The starting base salary will depend on a number of factors including the candidate's skills and experience, among other things.
What we can offer you:

• Unlimited PTO (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before & into the NFL season)

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• A $500 home office allowance

• A connected virtual first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce

• 5% 401k match, FSA, company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents

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Underdog is an equal opportunity employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of creed, race, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability status, or any other defining characteristic.