Interview Preparation Guide: People Operations Manager (Staff Level) at Spotify
People Operations Manager
Spotify
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Spotify's interview process for Staff-level People Operations Manager positions typically involves a multi-stage evaluation designed to assess strategic HR thinking, operational excellence, systems expertise, and leadership capability. The process combines phone screenings to assess baseline qualifications and domain knowledge with comprehensive onsite interviews evaluating technical HR competency, process design thinking, leadership philosophy, and cultural alignment. Expect 4-6 weeks from initial application to offer.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical People Operations Phone Screen
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Hiring Manager Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Round 1: HR Systems and Process Design
60 min5 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Round 2: People Analytics and HR Metrics
60 min5 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Round 3: Leadership, Execution Excellence, and Culture Fit
90 min6 focus topicsbehavioral