The opportunity
At Justworks, People Systems are the foundation of exceptional employee experiences. Beyond tools, they’re enablers of a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
What you'll do
Manage and grow a team of People Systems professionals responsible for: day-to-day support, ongoing optimization, and strategic enhancements across all People technology platforms.
Set and manage team priorities, ensuring high-quality delivery, ownership,: and accountability across initiatives.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
Serve as a key leader within the People team, fostering collaboration and alignment with the broader vision.
Position People team as a whole as a business-facing CoE and elevate its profile and service levels.
Own the end-to-end architecture, configuration, and governance of our Workday: platform, including all modules: Core HCM, Time Tracking & Absence, Leave, US Payroll, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Peakon, Talent & Performance, Sana & Integrations.
What they're looking for
- + years of progressive, hands-on experience in People Systems, preferably: within high-growth or rapidly scaling organizations
- + years of experience leading others.
- Extensive experience implementing or managing Workday, with deep knowledge of: Core HCM, Advanced Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Optimization modules
- Experience with Learning platforms, Greenhouse (ATS) and other peripheral People systems is a plus
- Demonstrated experience exploring or implementing AI-powered solutions within: the People Systems space, such as automation, data enrichment, or natural language tools integrated into Workday or adjacent platforms
- A strong sense of curiosity and comfort navigating emerging technologies;: able to critically assess AI capabilities, experiment thoughtfully, and champion tools that enhance scale, accuracy, and employee experience
- Proven ability to identify process improvement opportunities and leverage: data and metrics to inform decisions and measure impact
- Strong commercial mindset.
