Lead, People Systems
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, integrations, and data management
Experience building or scaling People systems in a growing organisation
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to solve problems independently and build effective systems
How We Work
The best products today in the world were built by small, world class teams. We are a high talent density and hands-on team. We make decisions collectively, move at rapid speed, striking a balance between shipping high quality work and learning. Joining our team requires the ability to bring structure, exercise judgment, and execute independently. Our goal is to put in hands of our users a truly magical product
Interview process
If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 3, but no more than 4 interviews.
Applications are evaluated by our technical team members. Interviews will be conducted via virtual meetings and/or onsite.
We value transparency and efficiency, so expect a prompt decision. If you've demonstrated the exceptional skills and mindset we're looking for, the process to offer may be shorter.
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