Head of People Technology

Ladders; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term and long-term disability

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Up to 12 paid holidays and Thrive Day

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Head of People Technology position in Menlo Park, CA, with a focus on shaping the People Technology strategy and expanding AI-powered solutions across the workforce. The role partners with HR, tech teams, and business stakeholders to improve data integrity, governance, and the employee experience.

Location: Menlo Park, CA; US-based candidates only; visa sponsorship not available. Compensation ranges from $224,000 to $308,000 annually, with a strong emphasis on building scalable, compliant, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in People Technology or large-scale systems.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing technical teams.
• Experience aligning multi-year tech strategies with business growth.
• Deep knowledge of enterprise HR tech ecosystems.
• Expertise in HR systems integrations and data integrity.
• Strong governance, compliance, and audit practices in HR tech.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year People Technology strategy.
• Modernize the HR tech ecosystem with emerging tech.
• Design AI-powered products to improve employee experiences.
• Prototype and iterate solutions with AI and automation.
• Set data quality and governance standards in People Tech.
• Lead technology operations and vendor relationships.
• Build and coach a high-performing People Technology team.

Skills

People technology leadership

HR systems integrations

Data governance & integrity

Stakeholder influence

AI/automation in HR

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Head of People Technology to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This leader will own the strategy and evolution of the People Technology function, shaping the systems and capabilities that support employees across the organization. The role blends technology leadership, operational rigor, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on AI-powered solutions and automation. This person will partner closely with HR, technical teams, and business stakeholders to improve data integrity, governance, and the overall employee experience.

Location: Menlo Park, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $224,000 – $308,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a multi-year People Technology strategy
• Evaluate and modernize the People Technology ecosystem with emerging technologies
• Design and build AI-powered products to enhance employee experiences
• Rapidly prototype and iterate solutions using AI and automation
• Establish standards for data quality and governance in People Technology
• Lead technology operations and manage vendor relationships
• Develop a high-performing People Technology team and foster a culture of innovation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in People Technology or Engineering with large-scale systems
• Proven track record in building and leading high-performing technical teams
• Experience developing multi-year technology strategies aligned with business growth
• Deep knowledge of enterprise People technology ecosystems
• Expertise in HR systems integrations and data integrity practices
• Strong understanding of compliance and audit requirements in HR systems
• Ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy
• Up to 12 paid holidays and one Thrive Day off per quarter
• Well-being benefits and perks

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.