People Systems Manager

Anaplan Inc; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Anaplan Inc is seeking a proactive People Systems Program Manager to join their dynamic People Team in Gurugram. This role requires 5-7 years of experience in HRIS and People technology to enhance and support their People systems.

As the People Systems Program Manager, you will own the People systems roadmap and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the effectiveness of the People technology. Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with strong knowledge of major HCM platforms.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in an HRIS or People technology role.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional projects.
• Deep understanding of core HR business processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver People systems roadmap.
• Identify and solve People systems problems proactively.
• Coordinate implementation and manage People systems.

Skills

HRIS expertise

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Tools

HCM platforms

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebratingour wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values -based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!

We are seeking a proactive and experienced People Systems Program Manager to join our dynamic People Team. This role is crucial for supporting our People systems and enhancements and requires 5 – 7 years of hand-on experience with large HCM platforms and other HR systems. As a self-starter, you will be responsible for both the daily support and the strategic improvement of our People Team technology, acting as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to drive successful outcomes.

Your Impact

As the People Systems Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our People systems and processes. Your work will directly contribute to the successful delivery of People systems initiatives, improve user experience, and ensure our People platforms evolve to meet business needs. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by transforming business requirements into effective, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the cross-functional People systems roadmap, directly enabling the success of the People and IT teams. Design and manage a centralized intake and prioritization process for all system enhancement requests, owning this significant process within the People team's project structure.
• Proactively identify and solve People systems and data problems before they impact other teams. Use your deep expertise in HR processes and systems to translate vague requirements into practical, innovative solutions and clear functional specifications for the configuration team.
• Partner with People Team stakeholders to gather requirements for new and existing systems enhancements and reports, while ensuring People data integrity and governance.
• Coordinate and support implementation and management of our People systems and related internal tools.
• Train end users and create collateral to target audiences
• Support and maintain compliance activities by ensuring HR data, system configurations, and business processes align with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and support release cycles, including analyzing new features and advising People Team leaders and functional SMEs on potential benefits and considerations.

Your Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in an HRIS, People technology, or related Program Management role.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver cross-functional projects from start to finish, influencing peers and stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Sought out for your ability to resolve ambiguity and proactively identify and solve complex problems before they escalated.
• Experience acting as an autonomous owner of project deliverables and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong experience with a major HCM platform and a deep understanding of core HR business processes.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into functional requirements and system specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to serve as a trusted and influential voice in planning discussions.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to ensure overlap with the U.S. Eastern time zone.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative team player with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.