Lead, People Systems

🇺🇸 Palo Alto, California
Posted 2 weeks ago
Expires May 29, 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

People systems are the foundation of how organisations hire, manage, and develop talent.

We are looking for a Lead, People Systems to define the technology strategy that supports recruiting, people operations, and workforce management. It combines technical systems thinking with a deep understanding of how modern organisations operate.

You will build superior systems and infrastructure to support a growing, world class team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Define the People Systems Strategy

- Assess current HR and recruiting systems and identify opportunities for improvement

- Define the technology architecture for People systems across recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data

- Ensure systems support scalable hiring, employee management, and data insights

Build the People Systems Infrastructure

- Design and implement systems that support recruiting workflows, employee lifecycle management, and internal operations

- Evaluate and integrate HR technology platforms and internal tools

- Ensure data quality, governance, and security across People systems

Drive the Systems Roadmap

- Establish a clear roadmap for People systems and HR technology

- Prioritise system improvements and new capabilities as the organisation grows

- Partner with engineering teams to implement systems effectively

Partner with Leadership

- Work closely with People, Recruiting, and Operations leaders

- Ensure systems support strategic workforce planning and organisational growth

- Improve employee experience through well-designed systems and processes

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

- Strong experience with HR systems, recruiting systems, or internal operational platforms

- Technical background: degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on technical experience. You can speak fluently with engineers about APIs, data models, system architecture, and integration patterns.

- Technical understanding of systems architecture, int...

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