Manager, People Safety and Security

The Manager, People Safety and Security at GitLab oversees the development and implementation of safety policies to ensure the wellbeing of team members. This includes leading emergency response planning, managing communication systems for crisis situations, and coordinating safety protocols for corporate events.

To be a strong candidate for the Manager, People Safety and Security role at GitLab, applicants should ideally have a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management, Security Management, or a related field, alongside 7+ years of experience in managing global safety and security programs. Experience in crisis management and a solid understanding of compliance regulations are also essential.

GitLab supports team member safety by implementing comprehensive safety programs and policies managed by the Manager, People Safety and Security. This role ensures that safety regulations are met, coordinates emergency responses, and provides guidance to team members during incidents, fostering a secure work environment.

GitLab offers an all-remote work environment for the Manager, People Safety and Security position, allowing for flexibility and asynchronous collaboration. This setup promotes a healthy work-life balance while ensuring that team members feel secure and supported in their roles.

The Manager, People Safety and Security at GitLab plays a crucial role in promoting employee wellness by leading initiatives such as the Team Member Disaster Relief Program and overseeing workplace ergonomic assessments, thus ensuring holistic support for all team members' safety and wellbeing.

When answering this question, reflect on specific programs you've managed and any crisis scenarios you've navigated. Discuss your approach to compliance and how you've implemented policies that align with organizational values.

Demonstrate your strategic planning abilities by sharing a framework you've used for emergency responses. Cover the communication channels you implement and how you coordinate with different teams during a crisis.

Discuss your strategy for research and assessment based on industry best practices. Include how you'd involve stakeholders to ensure the policy aligns with GitLab's unique all-remote culture.

Explain how you would create training programs tailored to remote work settings, ensuring that all staff members understand the safety measures in place. Highlight any methods you've used to engage remote teams effectively.

Share a relevant example, focusing on your role in the response, the decisions you made, and how you communicated with affected team members. Highlight the lessons learned and improvements implemented thereafter.

Detail a specific situation where you identified a safety concern within the workplace and the steps you took to address it. Showcase the results and feedback received after implementation.

Discuss challenges such as maintaining effective communication and ensuring compliance across different regions. Then, propose innovative strategies to overcome these hurdles, emphasizing adaptability.

Outline your approach to collaboration, such as establishing a cross-functional safety committee or leveraging digital communication tools to ensure all teams are aligned on safety protocols.

Share your familiarity with such systems, including any specific tools you've implemented or used, and how they enhance safety operations and communication within an organization.

Articulate your passion for safety and security alongside a genuine interest in GitLab’s mission. Mention how GitLab's values resonate with you and how you envision leveraging your skills to contribute to a better working environment.