Senior People Operations Manager - FAANG-Standard Interview Preparation Guide
People Operations Manager
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
This guide is based on general FAANG interview practices and may not reflect specific company procedures.
The interview process for a Senior People Operations Manager at FAANG-level companies typically consists of 7-8 rounds spanning 6-8 weeks. The process evaluates operational excellence, HR systems expertise, employee experience design, data-driven decision-making, and leadership principles. You'll face a combination of technical HR assessments, behavioral interviews, case studies, and strategic discussions with cross-functional leaders. Each round builds on previous rounds to assess depth of expertise and cultural fit.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening Call
45 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
People Operations Assessment Round
75 min5 focus topicscase study
3
HR Systems, Technology, and Compliance Round
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Employee Experience and Culture Design Round
75 min5 focus topicscase study
5
People Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making Round
65 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral and Leadership Principles Round
75 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Hiring Manager Deep Dive Round
75 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Bar Raiser or Executive Round
75 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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