Lead People Systems Architect (Remote)

Protingent; Washington; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Lead, People Systems for a fully remote role. You will define the technology strategy supporting recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data, building scalable systems for a growing organization.

This leadership position requires deep knowledge of HR tech, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration with People, Recruiting, and Operations leaders to align systems with business goals and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience with HR systems, recruiting systems, or internal operational platforms.
• Degree in CS/IS/Engineering or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Ability to discuss 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 organization.
• 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 to ensure systems support strategic workforce planning and organisational growth.
• Improve employee experience through well‑designed systems and processes.

Skills

HR systems

APIs

Data models

System architecture

Cross-functional collaboration

People analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Job description

Protingent is seeking a Lead, People Systems for a fully remote role. You will define the technology strategy supporting recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data, building scalable systems for a growing organization.

This leadership position requires deep knowledge of HR tech, data governance, and cross-functional collaboration with People, Recruiting, and Operations leaders to align systems with business goals and employee experience.