Global People (HR) Operations Manager

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help design the future at Dolby. At Dolby, science meets art and high tech goes beyond computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you will see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. Dolby continues to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To achieve this, Dolby seeks the absolute best talent. The company is big enough to provide all the necessary resources and small enough for you to make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. Dolby offers a collegial culture, challenging projects, excellent compensation and benefits, and a truly flexible Flex Work approach that supports where, when, and how you do your best work. The Global People (HR) Operations Manager (APAC) is a crucial global leadership role within the People Operations team. **What You'll Do** Operational, Project, and Program Management and Support Lead, coach, and direct the work of the Global People Operations team in the Asia-Pacific region, overseeing both lower-level administrative roles and higher-level subject matter expert roles. Lead the creation, execution, and success of global process improvement projects. Help develop and implement a roadmap for People Operations improvements by partnering with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for simplification, automation, artificial intelligence, and efficiency while ensuring an exceptional employee experience. Identify opportunities to document and standardize global business processes and enhance process efficiency through continuous improvement methods such as Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma. Collaborate with leaders and People (HR) business partners to manage and drive complex employment actions like employee separations, transfers, assignments, reorganizations, RIFs, and M&A. Assist managers in addressing performance issues and developing improvement plans with the support of the People Relations team. Develop and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, and mitigate risks within the region. Support internal and external audit requests related to SOX controls. Bangalore Site Strategy & Support Drive all aspects of the Bangalore employee experience. Develop on-site People Operations support in Bangalore. Partner with leaders and stakeholders as a member of the Site Leadership Committee to create a roadmap for People and site-related programs and improvements. Understand and address challenges and opportunities associated with a Growth Hub and actively engage with the Business to represent and execute proactively on Bangalore's growth. Employee/Manager/Leader Support Provide advice and coaching to managers and employees on escalated People-related matters and guide them through Dolby processes and systems. Offer guidance on and document complex employment actions and agreements. Proactively build relationships with regional leaders. **Required Experience/Skills** Proficiency in English, both written and verbal. At least eight years of HR or related experience, including two years managing People/People Operations. HR Generalist experience, including employee relations expertise. Deep understanding of Asia-Pacific employment laws and regulations, with the ability to apply them in a multinational context, particularly with India, China, Australia, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore. Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, coach, and engage high-performing teams across multiple locations. Global and strategic mindset in approaching work. Collaborative mindset focused on teamwork, transparency, and open communication. Resourcefulness in problem-solving, identifying root causes, and proposing solutions. Effective at influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Comfortable with ambiguity and quick change, with an ability to adapt easily. Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities with great attention to detail. Experience with cloud-based HR systems (SuccessFactors ideal). Proficiency in digital collaboration tools, including HR case management and knowledge base software (ServiceNow ideal). Willingness to learn and embrace technology to enhance the employee experience and work processes. Experience at a multinational company. Flexibility in working hours to accommodate meetings in other time zones, considering Dolby's presence in 20+ countries. Ability to travel frequently to other APAC sites, with occasional travel outside of APAC. Ability to work from the Bangalore office at least two days per week. **Preferred Experience** Proficiency in a third language (French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese, Korean). LI-SB1,