Vanta is looking for a Senior People Programs Specialist to execute and scale our core people programs across performance, feedback, career growth, and talent planning. In this role, you will manage workflows, tools, and communications for key talent processes, partnering closely with People Business Partners and People Enablement to drive program adoption and data-driven decisions.

What You'll Do

Execute core talent and performance programs, including performance cycles, talent reviews, and engagement surveys, by managing timelines, workflows, tools, documentation, and follow-through.
Own program communications for defined processes, including manager guidance, timelines, and reminders.
Build and maintain dashboards and reports that give People Business Partners and leaders actionable insights into performance and talent outcomes.
Run engagement and inter-department surveys, including setup, data quality audits, reporting, and coordination on action planning.
Support rollout and adoption of feedback, recognition, and career frameworks by integrating them into tools and processes.
Contribute to Vanta’s AI fluency frameworks and programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
Partner closely with People Business Partners, People Enablement, and People Operations to support program execution and adoption.
Use AI-enabled tools and workflows to improve program efficiency, data quality, and consistency.
Surface risks, gaps, and insights during program execution and escalate thoughtfully with proposed solutions.

What We're Looking For

4+ years of experience in People Programs, Talent Management, Program Management, or a related field, ideally in a high-growth or fast-paced environment.
Experience executing performance reviews, talent reviews, promotions, feedback systems, or engagement surveys.
Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple timelines, workstreams, and stakeholders.
Comfort working with data and dashboards to spot issues and improve program effectiveness.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining processes or sharing updates.
A collaborative working style and experience partnering across People teams and with business leaders.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and improving programs as needs evolve.
Interest in using AI-enabled tools to improve quality, consistency, and scale.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Learning and Development, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Technical Stack

AI-enabled tools and workflows

Team & Environment

Sits on one of Vanta’s newest teams within the People org.

Benefits & Compensation

Industry-competitive compensation
100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits with dependents coverage
16 weeks fully-paid parental Leave for all new parents
Health & wellness and remote workplace stipends
Family planning benefits through Carrot Fertility
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours and location
Open PTO policy
11 paid holidays in the US

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, and Sydney.

At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.