People Operations Transformation Lead

Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.

The People and Places team designs spectacular experiences for people around the globe, curating the conditions for our talent to do their best work and drive business growth.

As a key member of the Global People Operations team, the Transformation Lead will spearhead initiatives that simplify, digitize, and optimize HR processes. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence and enhancing the employee experience through the integration of digital tools, automation, and AI. The Transformation Lead will collaborate across HR Centers of Excellence (Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Systems, Work Innovation), Legal, IT, Payroll, and Places to deliver scalable, efficient, and employee-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply strategic thinking and experience in leveraging AI and automation to improve HR operations and the employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with global and cross-functional teams to understand operational processes and develop solutions at the global, regional, or local level.
• Lead cross-functional projects, including project team coordination, documentation, execution, and outcome measurement.
• Define and monitor KPIs to assess the success of transformation initiatives.
• Guide change management efforts to support the adoption of new tools and processes.
• Enhance system and operational efficiency by designing and implementing end-to-end process frameworks and optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, and implement risk mitigation strategies as needed.
• Partner with the People Systems Team and external vendors to identify and implement appropriate technology solutions.
• Provide support for ad hoc projects as needed.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources or People Operations.
• Proven success in managing transformation and continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation and process optimization.
• Experience with HRIS, HR Case Management, and HR Document Management Systems (e.g., SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, OpenText).
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, with strong attention to detail and structured execution.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to build consensus across global teams.
• Experience in automating manual processes and implementing technology-driven solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and address process improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with measurable outcomes.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on teamwork, transparency, and open communication.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, especially when handling confidential information and personally identifiable information (PII).
• Experience working on global projects with geographically distributed teams.
• Flexibility to work across time zones (US, Europe, Asia Pacific).
• Ability to work from the Atlanta office at least twice a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CAPM) and/or process improvement (e.g., Six Sigma).
  
  

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The Atlanta Area base salary range for this full-time position is $87,200 - $116,600, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.

Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.