You will collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Security, and Legal, resolve complex systems issues, and guide the team in adopting best practices around system use, automation, and data governance. You will represent the People function in broader planning and advocate for strategic investments to meet both current and future needs.

What You'll Do

• Own and Lead System Delivery

• Lead and execute end-to-end implementation and optimization projects for tools like Rippling, Jira, Confluence, Culture Amp, and our Ask-People-Team AI Agent, Ask Kate.

• Define methods, select tools, and ensure delivery of reliable, scalable systems that support the People team’s needs.

• Continuously improve data quality, process reliability, and employee experience.

• Guide and Mentor System Use

• Act as the People team’s subject matter expert and primary guide on system configurations and data usage.

• Mentor peers in using tools for analytics, workflows, and strategic decision-making.

• Promote repeatable and sustainable practices through enablement and documentation.

• Raise and Relieve Compliance & Security Risks

• Independently identify risks related to SOC2/ISO compliance, access control, data integrity, and security.

• Collaborate with Security, Legal, and IT to mitigate risks, update controls, and document systems accordingly.

• Ensure that Anaconda remains audit-ready and aligned with regulatory standards.

• Drive System Adoption & Change Management

• Own adoption success for People systems across the team; measure usage and satisfaction.

• Create feedback loops with stakeholders and improve systems based on patterns in team needs.

• Lead change management and communication for new feature rollouts and system changes.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Advocacy

• Lead planning and prioritization across teams to ensure People systems align with broader business strategy.

• Resolve misalignment and competing needs through stakeholder engagement and clear proposals.

• Advocate for People function requirements in tooling, budget, and process planning forums.

• Data & Reporting Enablement

• Design and build analytics capabilities that allow the People team to operate with insight and foresight.

• Partner with business leaders to ensure data reports and dashboards are actionable and timely.

• Consistently improve the accessibility and utility of People data.

• Drive Innovation in People Technology

• Continuously research and evaluate new trends, features, and tools in the People tech ecosystem.

• Propose, test, and implement innovations that modernize and future-proof our systems.

• Execution & Leadership

• Take ownership of complex problems and deliver measurable improvements.

• Identify root causes and implement lasting changes that scale.

• Contribute to setting department-level systems strategy and roadmap

What You Need

• Experience in high-growth or startup environments.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in People systems and HR tech stack leadership.
• Demonstrated success independently delivering systems projects with high complexity.
• Deep knowledge of Rippling, Jira, Culture Amp, and relevant systems integrations.
• Experience driving compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC2, ISO) with technical and business partners.
• Strong ability to guide cross-functional teams and advocate for People team needs.
• Strategic thinking and execution discipline with attention to both system details and user experience.
• You embody our values of Clarity, Care, and Candor.
• You care deeply about fostering an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can thrive.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience leading projects across People, IT, and Security functions.
• Ability to proactively identify system and process risks and recommend sustainable solutions.
• Strong business and technical communication skills—you can influence up, down, and across.
• Contributor to systems communities, events, or best practice networks.
• Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company

Why You'll Like Working Here

• You'll thrive in a high-performance environment where results are recognized and rewarded
• Your work directly contributes to shaping the future of data science, machine learning, and AI in the enterprise.
• You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values diverse, thoughtful discussion, clarity and candor.
• You'll be supported by a culture that puts employees first - with flexible hours, a fully remote setup, and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing and growth.

The application deadline for this role is 10/26/2025; applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the role is filled.

The base salary range for this role is $138,000 - $179,000 for candidates in New York City and San Francisco, and $103,000 - $146,000 for other US-based team members, along with annual bonus potential, equity participation, and benefits.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by various factors, including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more specific details on the salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Vacation Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

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