Head of People Technology

Moloco•Menlo Park, CA

6h•$202,160 - $308,000

About The Position

Technology is redefining how organizations attract, support, and develop talent. As the Head of People Technology, you will shape the technology strategy that powers our People organization, ensuring our systems, AI capabilities, and digital experiences enable the business to scale while delivering an exceptional employee experience. Reporting to the Senior Director of People Enablement, you will lead the People Technology function and define the long-term vision for our AI-first People Technology ecosystem. You will oversee the strategy, governance, and evolution of our technology stack while identifying opportunities to simplify work, leverage AI and automation, and build intuitive employee experiences. This role is ideal for a builder. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems through technology, rapidly prototyping solutions, and creating AI-powered products and workflows that transform how work gets done. You'll know when to buy, configure, or build technology to deliver the greatest business value, always balancing innovation with simplicity, scalability, and long-term sustainability. You'll partner closely with cross functional leaders to build a connected, AI-native ecosystem that enables intelligent automation, trusted data, and exceptional employee experiences.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience leading People Technology or in Engineering designing systems at scale
Proven success building and developing high-performing technical teams
Demonstrated experience developing and executing multi-year technology strategies that support business growth
Deep expertise with enterprise People technology & ecosystems
Experience leading complex technology implementations, platform optimization initiatives, and organizational change
Strong understanding of HR systems integrations, access controls, reporting, and data integrity practices
Experience supporting compliance, audit, SOX, requirements within HR systems
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships & influence at all levels of the organization
Experience managing enterprise technology vendors and strategic technology investments (experience making build vs buy decisions)
Strong understanding of People processes, employee lifecycle operations, and the role technology plays in enabling exceptional employee experiences
Experience leveraging AI, automation, or emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical organizations
Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and care

Nice To Haves

Leadership presence with strong collaboration skills; able to articulate a clear problem statement & recommendation and secure buy-in and support from key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into measurable business outcomes
Demonstrated project management and change management skills, familiarity with project management tools / methodologies and a track record of success in bringing highly complex, cross-functional projects to completion
Experience in a scaling growth start up
Can build custom systems (not just SaaS configuration)

Responsibilities

Define the People Technology Strategy & Architecture: Develop and execute a multi-year People Technology strategy aligned with business priorities and the future needs of our workforce. Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to continuously modernize the People Technology ecosystem. Lead technology architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are modular, scalable, secure, and built to evolve. Make thoughtful build vs. buy decisions that maximize business value, speed, and long-term maintainability.
Build an AI-Native People Technology Ecosystem: Design and build AI-powered products and experiences that simplify work for employees, managers, candidates, and the People Team. Build modular architecture that enables new capabilities to be introduced quickly without reengineering the technology stack.
Think Like a Builder: Rapidly prototype, iterate, and ship solutions using AI, APIs, and scripting platforms. Continuously challenge existing processes and redesign them using AI and automation. Deliver in short development cycles, balancing speed with quality, governance, and security. Create reusable products and workflows that scale across the organization.
Accelerate Innovation Through AI & Automation: Design, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled solutions that improve employee experience and operational efficiency. Balance innovation with governance, simplicity, maintainability, and long-term scalability.
Enable Trusted People Data: Design and own People data architecture, including data models, integrations, governance, and data pipelines. Establish standards for data quality, security, governance, and compliance across the People Technology ecosystem.
Lead Technology Operations & Vendor Strategy: Establish a disciplined operating model through structured intake, prioritization, sprint planning, and release management. Own strategic vendor relationships, contracts, product roadmaps, and technology investments. Continuously evaluate vendor capabilities and emerging technologies to ensure our technology ecosystem evolves alongside business needs.
Build a High-Performing Team: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing People Technology team. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning.