Head of People Technology

Atoms•San Francisco, CA

23h•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is hiring a Head of People Technology to set the HR technology strategy and own the Workday platform as the company scales globally. The role will shape the Workday roadmap, determine which modules and integrations to add or retire, and decide when to build in-house versus use an implementation partner. It will also design and deliver new Workday capabilities, optimize the existing tenant, close configuration gaps, and improve adoption. The position owns the integration layer between Workday and systems such as recruiting, payroll, benefits, finance, and identity. The Head of People Technology will remain hands-on with configuration and set the standard for the team, while leading two US-based lead configuration analysts and a Philippines-based manager responsible for integrations and configuration support. The role also oversees Workday releases, data integrity, security, audit readiness, and evaluation of Workday's newer AI and data capabilities. This position is based in Atoms’ San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Seattle office. Office-based teams work onsite five days per week. The base salary range is $200,000–$250,000 per year; eligible employees may also receive equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Requirements

At least 8 years of HRIS experience, with Workday as the primary platform; Workday experience is required.
Hands-on implementation and configuration experience, including standing up new Workday modules.
Experience building and owning Workday integrations using tools such as Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and APIs.
Experience scaling HR systems as a company grew from hundreds to thousands of employees; experience across multiple countries is preferred within this requirement.
A career combining implementation consulting or partner-side work with in-house roles.
Experience in both a large organization and a high-growth company is ideal.
Experience leading a team, including distributed or offshore team members.
Ability to direct implementation partners.
Ability to work deeply with configuration and communicate strategy with senior leaders.

Nice To Haves

Workday Pro certifications.
Experience supporting a company across multiple countries.
Experience at both a large organization and a high-growth company.

Responsibilities

Set the HR technology strategy and own the Workday roadmap, including module decisions, system integrations, and build-versus-partner choices.
Design and deliver new Workday modules and capabilities needed as the company scales globally.
Optimize the current Workday system by auditing the tenant, closing configuration gaps, and driving adoption.
Architect and maintain Workday integrations with recruiting, payroll providers, benefits, finance, identity, and other surrounding systems.
Configure business processes, security, calculated fields, and reporting hands-on, and set standards for team delivery.
Manage two lead configuration analysts in the US and a manager in the Philippines leading integrations and configuration support.
Own Workday biannual release management, data integrity, security, and audit readiness.
Evaluate Workday’s newer AI and data capabilities for opportunities to reduce work for teams.
Direct implementation partners as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plans including HSA options.
Company-paid short- and long-term life and disability insurance.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Optional supplemental life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children.
Pet insurance discount.
401(k).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
Discretionary vacation days.
Eight paid holidays per year.
Paid sick time.
Paid bereavement leave.
Paid parental leave.
Equity awards may be available.
Annual performance-based bonus may be available.