HR Systems, Data & Automation, Team Lead

Drive AI-powered HR transformation and better employee experiences, with HRIS Workday at the core. The role leads HR systems, data, and automation at Pennylane, a fast-growing scale-up in an international expansion, and manages two Workday HRIS Experts and one HR Data Analyst.

Responsibilities

Own the People systems roadmap, balancing user needs, business impact, risk, and team capacity; Simplify HR workflows and design intuitive self-service experiences across Workday and connected tools; Identify and prioritize practical AI and automation opportunities across HR processes; Evaluate native Workday capabilities, including Workday Extend, alongside integration, workflow automation, and AI-enabled solutions; Partner with IT and Security to establish privacy, access controls, human oversight, and governance; Work with the HR Data Analyst to ensure data quality, consistency, and governance; Translate stakeholder questions into actionable dashboards, KPIs, and reporting; Ensure GDPR compliance and appropriate controls across HR data; Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two Workday HRIS Experts and one HR Data Analyst; Organize delivery through clear project plans, a transparent backlog, and agile sprints; Own the post-go-live performance and evolution of Workday as core HCM platform; Oversee secure, scalable integrations between Workday and third-party tools including Ashby, Silae, and other HR and Finance systems; Maintain an up-to-date map of the HR technology stack; Lead HR systems readiness for international growth, including new countries, legal entities, and payroll connectors

Requirements

Strong experience leading HR systems, People technology, or HR digital transformation initiatives, including ownership of an enterprise HCM platform beyond implementation; A product and user-centric mindset, with credible examples of simplifying HR processes and improving employee, manager, or HR team experiences; Practical experience delivering automation and/or AI-enabled solutions in HR, data, or business operations, with evidence of business value and appropriate controls; Ability to translate business needs into requirements, challenge functional and technical design choices, and lead testing, change management, and delivery; Strong understanding of HR data, reporting, integrations, and governance, including data quality, access management, privacy, and GDPR principles; Proven experience managing a team or leading a project team, with a collaborative and empowering leadership style; Strong prioritization and project management skills: ability to manage a backlog, run pragmatic sprints, and balance operational support with longer-term improvements; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence across IT, Finance, and HR Leadership; Curiosity, learning agility, and the ability to build Workday fluency while working effectively with specialist team members; Fluent professional communication in French and English

Nice to have

Experience with Workday post-go-live ownership, functional configuration, security, or relevant modules such as Core HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Learning, and Peakon; Exposure to Workday Extend, AI assistants, low-code/no-code automation, APIs, or middleware; Familiarity with tools such as Ashby (ATS), Silae and Deel (payroll), learning platforms, and Google Workspace; Experience in a scale-up or high-growth environment; Exposure to international HRIS rollouts, multi-country configurations, and payroll connectors

Benefits

25 vacation days paid; Competitive compensation package; Company shares; Budget to set up a home workspace; Monthly allowance for coworking spaces; Gymlib access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and over 300 wellness activities; Latest Apple equipment; Remote work from country of residence within Europe (maximum two-hour difference from CET); Company events such as Tech Days and annual seminar; For France-based employees: 6 to 12 RTT days, 5 weeks PTO, lunch credits (Swile), Alan Blue healthcare cover, and regional events