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People Consultant

Okta · San Francisco, California · On-site

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About Okta

The Okta and Auth0 Platforms enable secure access, authentication, and automation — putting identity at the heart of business security and growth. Backed by Greylock, Khosla and Sequoia.

About the role

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex advisory cases, diagnose root causes, and exercise sound judgment within established decision-making boundaries
  • Strong coaching, communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to guide managers through sensitive conversations and challenging decisions
  • Working knowledge of leadership effectiveness, team development, performance management, employee engagement, early-stage employee relations, and appropriate specialist handoffs
  • Experience using AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to assess guidance, identify limitations, and determine when individualized human support is needed
  • Ability to assess risk, recognize patterns across cases, recommend practical improvements, and help managers build the skills and confidence to resolve future challenges independently
  • Supporting Your Well-Being
More about this role

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

At Okta, the Manager Success & Experience team helps managers lead effective teams through an AI-first support model that combines digital coaching and self-service resources with experienced human advisory. AI-powered guidance serves as the first point of support for everyday leadership and people-management questions, while People Consultants provide individualized coaching and problem-solving for situations that require deeper context, judgment, or expertise beyond standard resources. The team partners with AI resource teams, Enablement, and regional specialists to strengthen manager capabilities and continuously improve the support experience.

The People Consultant...

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