Sr. Manager, People Technology & Analytics

As the Sr. Manager, People Technology & Analytics, you will lead the strategy, governance, and evolution of the People technology ecosystem while transforming workforce data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role sits at the intersection of People strategy, technology, analytics, and operational excellence. You will own the vision and roadmap for People systems, data governance, workforce analytics, reporting, and AI enablement, and will work directly in Workday to configure, test, troubleshoot, and optimize the system.

Responsibilities

Own the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of the People technology ecosystem, including Workday, Greenhouse, Pave, and related platforms; Serve as a hands-on leader who configures, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains Workday business processes, security, reports, integrations, and functionality; Develop and execute a multi-year People Technology roadmap; Ensure scalability, effectiveness, security, and reliability of People systems and processes; Lead technology enhancements, vendor management, system upgrades, integrations, and new platform implementations; Drive process standardization and automation; Serve as the trusted leader for workforce analytics, reporting, and People data strategy; Develop executive-level dashboards, reporting frameworks, and workforce metrics; Partner with Finance and business leaders on workforce planning, headcount management, and talent investment decisions; Establish and maintain People data governance practices; Ensure compliance with applicable employment, privacy, and data protection regulations; Lead the People organization's approach to AI-enabled productivity and automation; Establish responsible AI governance and adoption practices within the People function; Build and develop a high-performing People Technology and Analytics function; Mentor and develop team members

Requirements

8+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology, People Analytics, Workforce Planning, HRIS, or related disciplines; 3+ years of people leadership experience; Deep hands-on Workday configuration and administration expertise across HCM, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, US Payroll, Talent Optimization, and Advanced Compensation; Working knowledge of Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, Workday Studio, RaaS, REST APIs, SOAP APIs); Experience leading Workday release planning and regression testing; Familiarity with AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP); Strong understanding of workforce analytics, data management, and reporting practices; Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions through data and insights; Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional initiatives and technology implementations; Experience managing vendors, software evaluations, and technology roadmaps; Strong understanding of People processes across the employee lifecycle

Nice to have

Experience in high-growth SaaS or technology companies; Experience supporting global organizations; Workday Pro certifications in one or more relevant functional areas; Knowledge of Greenhouse, Pave, Tableau, Power BI, and related analytics platforms; Experience with workforce planning, organizational design, and strategic talent planning; Experience implementing AI-enabled HR technologies and automation solutions; Familiarity with data privacy and compliance requirements, including GDPR and other applicable regulations

Benefits

Health coverage; generous health insurance coverage; life and disability insurance; 401K employer matching program; paid parental leave; generous paid time off (PTO) and holidays; quarterly self-care days off; stock options (if approved by board); bonus program or commission plan (may apply); equipment and support for working remotely or in offices; access to LinkedIn Learning platform; quarterly wellness education sessions; learning and development initiatives