People Operations, Data, and Technology Director

Role Description

We're hiring a Director of People Technology, Data & Operations to build and own the operational infrastructure that scales Cadence's People function alongside the company. This is a strategic and deeply hands-on role. You will own the People technology ecosystem, design and systematize end-to-end people operations processes, and build the data and reporting foundation that connects workforce intelligence to Finance and company-wide business decisions. You will report to People leadership and work closely with Finance, Legal, and Business Intelligence to ensure the People function delivers margin improvement and operational clarity - not just administrative support.

What You'll Do

• Own the full People technology stack - including HRIS implementation, AI-powered service desk deployment, and ongoing governance, integration, and access management across all platforms.
• Design, document, and operationalize scalable workflows and SOPs across the full employee lifecycle: recruiting operations, offer management, onboarding, job and compensation changes, and offboarding.
• Build the People data and reporting foundation - developing dashboards, automated pipelines, and workforce analytics that give People leadership, Finance, and executives clear, actionable insight into hiring, retention, and compensation.
• Integrate People data with Finance, Business Intelligence, and company-wide analytics platforms to support headcount planning, operational scaling, and executive decision-making.
• Drive significant AI adoption across the People function and the broader business - identifying where AI tools reduce manual work, increase throughput, and raise the bar on operational quality.
• Establish audit readiness and operational compliance across background checks, right-to-work verification, regulatory data collection, and required U.S. workforce reporting.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Legal, and Finance to align People systems and programs with company growth objectives and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience across People Operations, HR Technology, and People data in high-growth technology companies.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing HRIS platforms and end-to-end People technology ecosystems.
• Experience designing scalable HR operations including workflows, SOPs, service delivery models, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills and a track record of building workforce analytics dashboards and reporting pipelines integrated with Finance or BI systems.
• Proven ability to drive cross-functional alignment across Finance, Legal, and executive stakeholders on people programs and systems decisions.
• Experience building and operating in a fully remote, high-autonomy environment with accountability for outcomes across complex, multi-workstream programs.
• Fluency with AI productivity tools (such as Gemini, Notion AI, or comparable platforms) and comfort applying them to structured workflows, reporting, and process documentation.

Compensation

The base salary for this role typically ranges between $200,000 - $300,000, depending on experience, skills, seniority, and business needs. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity as part of the total compensation package. Actual compensation may vary by location.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & equity*
• Fully remote
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental & vision
• Paid time off
• 401k plan + matching
• Paid parental leave
• Home office stipend

*benefit offerings may vary depending on job profile, job level and worker type

Cadence is committed to equal opportunity and fairness regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation of origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, country of citizenship, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, family status, family care status, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by local, state or federal laws.

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