Senior Director, People Solutions

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the technology, data, and operational framework of the People function.

• Take charge of the vision, roadmap, and governance for Workday HCM and the ATS.

• Oversee system configuration, releases, optimization, testing, change management, and communication efforts.

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Security, and Legal for seamless integrations, data privacy, access controls, audit readiness, and compliance.

• Manage relationships with vendors, including contracts, budgets, performance assessments, and evaluation of HR technology solutions.

• Enhance adoption and user experience by implementing automation, self-service options, and simplifying processes.

• Formulate and execute an AI tools strategy for the People team.

• Build and lead the People Analytics function.

• Create a single source of truth for People data, focusing on definitions, quality standards, and governance.

• Provide dashboards and executive-level reporting for the CPO, executive team, and Board members.

• Develop predictive and advanced analytics capabilities.

• Manage onboarding, offboarding, employee lifecycle transactions, HR data administration, employment verification, immigration and mobility support, and policy administration.

• Ensure adherence to employment regulations and reporting obligations.

• Establish and monitor service levels, case management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Standardize and scale processes to accommodate growth, acquisitions, and organizational changes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team focused on systems, analytics, and operations.

• Participate in the People leadership team, contributing to the enterprise People strategy, planning, and budgeting.

• Cultivate partnerships across the People Team and Corporate functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in HR operations, HR technology, People analytics, or related fields, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Workday HCM, including configuration, reporting, security, and release management.

• Experience in managing an ATS (e.g., Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, Workday Recruiting) and its integrations.

• Proven track record in building analytics capabilities and conveying insights to senior executives.

• In-depth understanding of HR processes, employment compliance, and data privacy regulations.

• Demonstrated capability to manage extensive cross-functional projects, vendors, and budgets.

• Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical and data concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Workday certification(s) or an equivalent level of experience is required.

• Proficiency with BI and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Workday Prism, Visier) and a working knowledge of SQL.

• Experience in scaling People Operations/HRIS in a fast-growing or multi-country environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, Analytics, or a related field; a Master’s degree or HR certifications (SHRM, HRCI) are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances).

• Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services.

• Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units.

• Competitive paid time off policies, including vacation, sick days, and company holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401K with up to 3% matching.

• Monthly tech allowance.

• Well-being perks and activities.

• Surprise swag.

• Regular community celebrations.