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An overview of this role
The Manager, People Safety and Security will lead GitLab's global people safety and security programs as part of our People Strategy team, ensuring the protection and wellbeing of our all-remote workforce worldwide. This role is responsible for developing and managing comprehensive safety and security programs that align with GitLab's unique all-remote culture and global presence.
What You’ll Do
People Safety and Security Policy Management
- Lead the development and implementation of GitLab's People Safety and Security Policy, ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) laws and regulations
- Partner with the Corporate Events team to ensure proper safety and security protocols for company events like Summit and Presidents Club
- Coordinate onsite security support for large gatherings as needed
- Oversee the GitLab Emergency Action and Incident Response Plan in partnership with Security division
- Manage Everbridge platform for employee notifications
- Manage the Safety Checks program, coordinating with the People team to verify team member safety during emergencies
- Develop and maintain emergency procedures for various scenarios (i.e. work-from-home emergencies, travel emergencies)
- Partner with managers to provide guidance and resources during emergency situations
Travel Safety and Security Programs
- Oversee the International SOS (ISOS) program implementation and usage
- Partner with Benefits team on the administration of the Business Travel Accident Insurance Program and management of GitLab's Duty of Care program for business travelers
GitLab Cares / Workplace Safety Program Management
- Oversee the Team Member Disaster Relief Program in partnership with E4E Relief
- Monitor program metrics and effectiveness
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure proper program administration
- Oversee the remote workplace ergonomic assessment program
- Manage the process for team member ergonomic evaluation requests
- Implement recommendations for workplace safety improvements
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Security Management, or related field or equivalent experience in similar roles
- 7+ years of experience in managing global safety and security programs
- Demonstrated experience with emergency response planning and crisis management
- Experience with safety and security information management systems
- Experience managing global emergency response programs
- Strong understanding of international EH&S regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellence in program development and implementation
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
How GitLab will support you
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- All remote, asynchronous work environment
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$89,600—$192,000 USD
Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.
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GitLab is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.
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