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Senior Director/ VP, People Operations
Verkada INC · 🇺🇸 San Mateo, CA United States
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 55 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 19 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Verkada INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles5 certified filings for “Sales Strategy & Operations Sr. Manager” (Project Management Specialists) in CA: $170k–$205k, median $205k. Most were filed at wage level IV (80%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Verkada INC
The US Department of Labor certified 55 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 19 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Who We Are Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation , more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it. You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries. About the Role This is a very exciting opportunity to join Verkada’s growing People team. You will report directly to the SVP/Head of People. We are seeking a forward-thinking and operationally strong leader to lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle and People service delivery. This role is responsible for building and optimizing scalable People processes that support a growing and high-performing workforce. This is an opportunity to move from functional leadership into enterprise impact. We are committed to a thriving in-office culture. This role requires that you be on-site at our office in San Mateo, CA, 5 days a week. What You Will Do • People Leadership: Manage and continuously improve core People operations, including onboarding, employee records, offboarding, and People service delivery. • People Operations: Design and implement scalable People processes, policies, and workflows that support high-performing and rapidly growing teams. • People Technology & Systems : Design and oversee the People technology stack (e.g., Workday and benefits systems), driving automation, ensuring a seamless employee experience, whilst ensuring accurate data integrity and reporting. • Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end employee journey with an emphasis on efficiency, employee experience, and automation. • People Analytics: Design and deliver meaningful workforce analytics to measure the impact of People programs and inform organizational health, workforce planning, and executive decision-making. • Benefits and compensation: Lead benefit programs globally and partner with our head of compensation to scale compensation infrastructure. • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure People processes comply with all local labor laws, internal policies and various audit standards. • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with leadership across Legal, Finance, Security, IT and other departments to align people programs with broader business goals. • Process & Policy Development: Establish and maintain scalable People policies, SOPs, and workflows that align with business goals and operational standards. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or MBA preferred. • 10–15 years of progressive experience in the People space, with 5+ years in a senior operations leadership role. • Strong understanding of labor laws, HR compliance, and operational risk management. • Experience in implementing and optimizing HR systems such as Workday or similar platforms. What You Bring • Excellent communication skills. • Operational excellence and a process-oriented mindset. • Strong leadership and t