Sr. Manager, People Technology & Analytics

TalentHop; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentHop in the United States seeks a Sr. Manager of People Technology & Analytics to lead strategy, governance, and advancement of the People technology ecosystem.

You will transform workforce data into actionable insights to drive business outcomes and improve employee experience. You will build and mentor a high-performing team, lead AI initiatives, and collaborate with IT, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders on scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in HR technology, People Analytics, or related fields.
• Proven leadership experience building and guiding high-performing teams.
• Hands-on Workday experience across modules (HCM, Payroll, etc.) including configuration, security, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the People technology strategy and roadmap.
• Manage Workday and related platforms, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of People systems.

Skills

HR Technology

People Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI & automation

Data governance

Tools

Workday

Job description

The organization operates in the HR technology and analytics sector, focusing on enhancing growth, retention, and efficiency for companies, teams, and individuals. It addresses challenges related to workforce management by providing innovative technology solutions and data-driven insights to optimize people strategy and operations. The company emphasizes a collaborative culture and aims to create meaningful impact through its industry-leading technology.

About the Opportunity

The SR. MANAGER, PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY & ANALYTICS leads the strategy, governance, and advancement of the organization's People technology ecosystem while transforming workforce data into actionable insights that drive business outcomes. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role is pivotal in scaling the People function by managing systems, data governance, analytics, and operational excellence, thereby improving decision-making and employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the People technology strategy and roadmap
• Manage Workday and related platforms including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of People systems
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders on technology solutions
• Lead system enhancements, vendor management, and integrations
• Drive process standardization and automation
• Establish governance for system configuration and compliance
• Lead workforce analytics and reporting initiatives
• Develop executive dashboards and translate workforce data into insights
• Support workforce planning and talent investment decisions
• Maintain People data governance and compliance with regulations
• Lead AI and automation adoption within the People function
• Build and mentor a high-performing People Technology and Analytics team

Requirements

• 8+ years in HR Technology, People Analytics, Workforce Planning, or related fields
• 3+ years in people leadership
• Extensive hands-on experience with Workday across multiple modules including HCM and Payroll
• Strong skills in system configuration, security, reporting, testing, and troubleshooting
• Experience with data governance, compliance, and audit readiness
• Ability to lead AI and automation initiatives
• Proven capability in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Pay Range and Compensation Package

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.