Manager, People Technology

Squarespace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced People Technology Lead to drive HR technology initiatives. You will manage a team and oversee the strategic direction of systems, ensuring they meet business objectives. Strong experience with HRIS and project management is crucial. Exceptional benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement matching, and flexible paid time off.

Benefits

Medical plans with 100% covered premiums

Flexible paid time off

20 weeks parental leave

Education reimbursement

Dog-friendly workplace

Free lunch and snacks

Global Employee Assistance Program

Hack week twice per year

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience, including 4+ in HRIS or People Technology roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM.
• High level of data accuracy required, strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR systems optimization and strategic planning.
• Manage overall planning and requirements-gathering.
• Actively engage in HR systems design and deployment activities.

Skills

Project Management

HRIS Management

Data Analysis

Vendor Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

Workday HCM

Excel

Google Sheets

Asana

JIRA

Job description

As an experienced People Technology Lead, you will be key in driving people-related technologies at Squarespace, including the day-to-day operations and strategic direction. You will oversee a team of systems analysts and manage the overall planning, requirements-gathering, and end-user design - all while ensuring that our systems work together efficiently to meet current and future business objectives.

You will report to our Head of People Operations & Technology and be based in our New York working on a hybrid schedule.

You'll Get To...

• Optimize existing HR systems and establish goals and priorities for implementing new HR System solutions
• Plan, budget, and forecast organizational needs, inclusive of system upgrades and the potential impact of those plans on current and future functionality
• Remedy gaps and minimize transactional HR activity
• Partner with People Operations, IT, Recruiting Operations, and other stakeholders to define system requirements and roadmap
• Work with HR process owners to configure systems for annual HR processes and continuous enhancements (e.g., performance and compensation reviews)
• Serve as project manager for new system rollouts and enhancements
• Take a hands-on approach to configuring HR systems
• Develop team capabilities and ensure high standards of technical execution
• Actively engaging in design, testing and deployment activities to ensure scaled and effective solutions
• Align stakeholders to collect and articulate system requirements
• Understand People team programs, environment, and processes and leverage your prior HR experience to help design forward-looking configurations, workflows, and system functionality in partnership with leadership and key stakeholders
• Develop a plan for short- and long-term maintenance of data in tables (i.e., job codes) to be used by the People Operations and Recruiting Operations teams
• Partner with the Internal Controls team and People team process owners to establish procedures and serve as the point of contact for audits of internal People data and processes
• Manage third-party vendors and oversee system integrations
• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of HR systems initiatives

Who We're Looking For

• 6+ years of HR experience, including 4+ years in HRIS or People Technology roles
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership or people management capacity
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including configuration of business processes, EIBs, calculated fields, reports, and security roles
• Proven experience managing third-party vendor relationships and system integrations
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools to improve system efficiency and user experience
• Experience in both private and public sector environments is a plus
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• High level of data accuracy and attention to detail; advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Experience with project and task management tools such as Asana and JIRA

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, and vision
• Supplemental Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave and up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch and snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, and location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, and scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, and marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity and creating and managing social media presence with Bio Sites and Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, and coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, and Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives and experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace and celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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