Head of People Systems

Head of People Systems Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Head of People Systems with our client that is fully remote. Responsibilities Define the People Systems Strategy: Define the long‑term systems architecture supporting recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data. Assess current HR and recruiting systems and identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality, and operational efficiency. Design a scalable technology foundation for hiring, employee lifecycle management, and workforce analytics. Ensure people systems support rapid company growth and data‑driven decision‑making. Build the People Systems Infrastructure: Design and implement systems supporting recruiting workflows, employee lifecycle management, and internal operations. Evaluate, integrate, and manage HR technology platforms and internal tools. Build reliable integrations across recruiting systems, HRIS, payroll, and internal data platforms. Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and security across all People systems. Drive the Systems Roadmap: Establish and maintain a clear roadmap for People systems and HR technology. Prioritize improvements that increase operational efficiency and data visibility. Partner closely with engineering teams to implement systems and integrations effectively. Partner with Leadership: Work closely with People, Recruiting, Operations, and Engineering leaders. Ensure people systems support workforce planning, hiring velocity, and organisational growth. Improve employee experience through well‑designed systems and processes. Help leadership make better decisions through reliable workforce data. Qualifications Strong experience with HR systems, recruiting systems, or internal operational platforms. Technical background: degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent hands‑on technical experience. Ability to speak fluently with engineers about APIs, data models, system architecture, and integration patterns. Strong understanding of systems architecture, data pipelines, and integration patterns. Experience building or scaling people systems in a growing organisation is a plus. Ability to translate operational needs into effective systems. Job Details Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Range: Market Rate Location: Fully Remote About Protingent Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US