Head Of People Systems

Summary

Join OpenAI's People Systems team as a technical leader, shaping the future of HR technology. You will conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing systems, develop a strategic technology roadmap, and lead a team to implement and manage these systems. This role requires extensive experience with Workday and a proven track record of success in a high-growth environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and champion OpenAI's mission to advance AI for the benefit of humanity. The position offers a hybrid work model with relocation assistance and various perks. This is a leadership role requiring strong technical and communication skills.

Requirements

• HR Systems Experience: 10-15+ years of experience in HR systems (experience, across multiple HR disciplines, including working within a shared services environment a strong plus)
• Deep understanding of Workday's configuration, business processes, reporting capabilities, and data management
• Proven track record of implementing and managing Workday HCM modules
• Workday certification(s) in relevant modules or areas of expertise, including HCM, Security, Compensation, Benefits or Absence
• Strong technical skills in system integrations and security best practices
• 5-10 years of demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a technical team in a People Systems or HR context
• Proven success in building and scaling People Systems in a high-growth, global organization
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with IT, Finance, and Legal
• Experience in developing and executing technology strategies that align with organizational goals and HR initiatives
• Ability to create and communicate a technology roadmap for People Systems
• Experience managing vendors ensuring alignment with organizational goals and technology strategy, and partnering with Procurement to negotiate contracts, manage performance, and collaborate to optimize service delivery
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Focus on developing and implementing change management strategies to ensure adoption
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement and leveraging new technologies
• Ability to work closely with HR leadership and other senior stakeholders to understand and address their needs

Responsibilities

• Conduct an Assessment: Evaluate our current People Systems and technology landscape to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This includes assessing system performance, user experience, compliance, audit readiness, and data privacy practices to inform your strategic decisions in support of the People Team's initiatives
• Create the Strategy: Develop a comprehensive technology strategy for People Systems that supports business requirements and aligns with our innovative culture. Your strategy should incorporate a deep understanding of our internal products and their potential to enhance People Team solutions, processes, and the overall employee experience, with a focus on compliance and data security. It will be critical to be able to lead within a matrix of owning the technology solutions, and partnering to ensure the overall technology ecosystem is sound, as well as setting the foundation for People analytics
• Drive the Roadmap: Establish and communicate a clear roadmap for People Systems that outlines key initiatives, timelines, and milestones. You will ensure that this roadmap is aligned with the strategic priorities of the People Team and cross-functional partners such as IT, Finance, and Legal, especially around data integrity and consistent data governance
• Lead the Team: Lead and mentor the People Systems team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for building a strong, high-performing team that can execute on the strategy and adapt to the evolving needs of the business and the People Team
• Champion our Mission: As a key promoter of OpenAI's mission to advance AI for the benefit of humanity, you will lead efforts to integrate this mission into our People Systems. Advocate for leveraging our own products within People Systems to test and refine solutions, aligning technology initiatives with strategic goals and ensuring robust data privacy practices

Benefits

• Hybrid work model: three days in the office per week with optional work from home on Thursdays and Fridays
• Relocation assistance to new employees
• Height-adjustable desks
• Conference rooms
• Phone booths
• Well-stocked kitchens full of snacks and drinks
• Three in-house prepared meals daily
• A private outdoor space for working in the sun or socializing
• Nap rooms
• Private bike storage