Vice President, People Technology and Operations

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

📋 Description

• Lead Travere’s worldwide People technology, digital transformation, and People Operations capabilities.

• Own the strategy and roadmap for People technology, ensuring alignment of Workday and the broader technology ecosystem with business objectives.

• Direct the design, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday and associated HR systems.

• Establish governance for technology, prioritizing demands, planning releases, conducting testing, and managing change control.

• Oversee integrations, reporting, data governance, data quality, access, and the flow of information across systems.

• Manage technology investments and vendor relationships, focusing on cost, service quality, adoption, and business value.

• Drive digital transformation within People Success through AI, automation, and digital tools.

• Identify and prioritize use cases, including self-service, knowledge access, workflow automation, reporting, and onboarding.

• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and stakeholders to ensure privacy, security, accuracy, and human oversight safeguards.

• Lead change management initiatives, communications, training, and measurement of adoption.

• Translate the Chief People Officer’s People Success strategy into operational priorities and service delivery capabilities.

• Centralize and streamline People Operations processes, establishing clear ownership and standards.

• Lead and develop a team responsible for daily operations and strategic enhancements.

• Define support channels for employees, managers, and People Success, including self-service, case management, escalation paths, and service expectations.

• Ensure data accuracy, global consistency, effective controls, and reliable experiences for employees and managers.

• Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, IT, Stock Administration, and other functions on shared processes.

• Establish performance measures for services and platforms, utilizing results to prioritize enhancements.

• Advance People analytics and reporting to inform workforce and business decisions.

• Lead process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives across various business groups and regions.

• Oversee HR systems security, documentation, internal controls, audits, and compliance with applicable SOX requirements.

• Report directly to the Chief People Officer and provide guidance to senior leaders on technology, operations, and business priorities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Technology, or a related field is required; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

• A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in People technology, HR systems, People Operations, or HR transformation.

• Significant leadership experience with at least eight years in team management.

• Proven ability to design and scale People Operations within a growing, complex organization with global operations.

• Experience in leading enterprise HR technology strategy, notably Workday implementation or optimization.

• Experience in governance of HR technology, integrations, data quality, release management, and vendor partnerships.

• Demonstrated experience in applying AI to business processes, including identifying use cases, implementing, adopting, and measuring results.

• Sound judgment in matters of data privacy, accuracy, risk, and human oversight.

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology is highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of Workday and the wider HR technology ecosystem.

• Capability to evaluate solution designs, lead technical experts, and make decisions on platforms and investments.

• Ability to redesign processes, clarify ownership, and create scalable service models.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert operational data into actionable recommendations and measurable improvements.

• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects that involve technology, processes, people, and change management.

• Sound judgment when managing sensitive employee information, confidential matters, and competing priorities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information into clear, audience-appropriate explanations.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, build trust across functions, and cultivate high-performing teams.

• Proficient in managing budgets, vendors, project plans, and competing priorities.

• Commitment to Travere’s values and its patient-inspired mission.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10% both domestically and internationally.

• Ability to engage in face-to-face interactions with colleagues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being offerings for eligible employees and their dependents.

• Wellness programs and employee support initiatives.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Disability benefits.

• Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.

• Generous paid time off policies.

• Short-term incentive compensation programs.

• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of company stock.