Lead, People Systems

Bjak • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level