Senior Manager, People Enablement

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. For more information, visit www.blend360.com.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, People Enablement to establish a strategic business partnership function and to help shape and build talent programs at Blend.  This is a pivotal role, reporting to the SVP, People Operations, that bridges business goals with People Operations strategy.

The Senior Manager, People Enablement is responsible for designing and implementing talent programs that enable and empower employees and leaders to do their best work while helping to scale a world-class People Operations teams.  This role requires you to think strategically and execute tactically, while balancing business needs with “people-first” thinking.

Strategic Partnership & Business Enablement

• Serve as a key Business Partner to the Senior Leadership Team and executive leadership
• Participate in business strategy discussions and provide people-centered insights to support organizational goals
• Translate business needs into talent and people strategies
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational effectiveness

Program Design & Implementation

• Partner with the SVP, People Operations, People Development team and business teams to co-design and deliver programs in the following areas:
  • Performance Management: Develop frameworks, processes, and cadences for goal-setting, feedback, and identifying top talent.
  • Workforce Planning: Create data-driven workforce planning strategies aligned with business growth and skill requirements
  • Onboarding & Integration: Design world-class onboarding experiences that accelerate time-to-productivity and cultural integration for global hires
  • Talent Development: Enable career advancement, leadership development, and learning programs that grow capability and retain top talent

Organizational Development

• Contribute to organizational effectiveness initiatives including structure design, role clarity, and culture building
• Drive change management initiatives in partnership with organizational development team
• Monitor and optimize team dynamics and engagement

Team Leadership & Talent Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of global HR Business Partners
• Build a high-performing team culture that reflects our company values
• Establish performance expectations and provide regular coaching and development opportunities
• Support recruitment and onboarding of HR team members

People Services Foundation Support

• Collaborate with the People Services (HR Admin) team to build and strengthen operational foundations
• Ensure HR systems, processes, and policies support scalability and consistency across the global organization
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance on HR infrastructure and best practices

Required Qualifications

• 7 or more years of progressive HR and People Operations experience
• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced, high-growth technology organizations
• Proven experience managing global people and talent initiatives and teams across multiple geographies and time zones
• Ability to translate business strategy into people strategy and drive organizational alignment
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing talent programs (performance, development, planning, onboarding)
• Strong capability as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and stakeholders
• Track record of successfully building, leading, and developing high-performing teams
• Comfortable with HRIS systems, data analytics, and HR technology platforms; Workday preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence across levels

About You

• Self-starter and driven: You take ownership, anticipate needs, and do not wait for direction. You are comfortable working independently while staying connected to the broader team.
• Strategic communicator: You can distill complex HR concepts into clear, actionable guidance. You present ideas with confidence and listen deeply to understand the business context before recommending solutions.
• Cultural architect: You have a creative, intentional approach to building culture and understand the value of employee experience. You see HR not as compliance, but as a lever for how we attract talent, develop people, and retain our best.
• Curiosity & Innovation: You are intellectually curious and excited about the future of AI and its impact on people and talent development.
• Problem-solver: You thrive on ambiguity and complex HR challenges. You are resourceful, solutions-oriented, and can navigate competing priorities with grace.
• Excellent attention to detail: You understand that great HR operations are built on accuracy, consistency, and reliability. You catch errors before they matter.
• Collaborative mindset: You build strong relationships with leaders, peers, and employees. You are seen as trustworthy, approachable, and genuinely invested in employee success.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.