Senior Manager, People Systems

Carta•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Carta connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit. Trusted by 65,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 9,000+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Recognized by Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. and Great Places to Work, Carta is shaping the future of private market infrastructure. Together, Carta is creating the end-to-end ERP platform for private markets. Traditional ERP solutions don’t work for Private Funds. Private capital markets need a comprehensive software solution to replace outdated spreadsheets and fragmented service providers. Carta’s software for the Office of the Fund CFO does just that - it’s a new category of software to make private markets look more like public markets - a connected ERP for private capital. For more information about our offices and culture, check out our Carta careers page. At Carta, our employees set out on a mission to unlock the power of equity ownership for more people in more places. We believe that the problems we solve today unlock the opportunities of tomorrow. As a Senior Manager, People Systems, you’ll work to: You’ll be leading the People Systems team within People Platform, a group dedicated to building the future of work at Carta using systems, analytics, AI, and operations. The team designs and scales workflows, processes, and systems that support a global workforce, always with an eye on efficiency, data quality, and driving employee performance and experience. As a Senior Manager, you’ll partner closely with the People, Finance, and IT teams to ensure Workday, Lattice and related people systems are not just running, but running brilliantly. You’ll lead and mentor a team of systems experts, drive cross-functional projects, and play a key role in shaping Carta’s employee experience at scale.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in HRIS/People Systems, with deep hands-on expertise in Workday configuration (Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Talent)
4+ years of experience managing and developing teams of people systems professionals
Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional systems projects and annual processes in a high-growth, global environment
Strategic thinker with a track record of architecting scalable solutions and driving process improvements
Strong partnership and communication skills; able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
Detail-oriented, data-driven, and committed to operational excellence and compliance

Nice To Haves

Workday Certifications - HCM, Compensation, Time Tracking, Absence, Payroll, Performance Management
Experience with integrations (Lattice, Greenhouse etc.)
Experience at a global fintech company
Experience working for US public company and management of SOX/internal audit requirements

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, design, and optimization of Workday modules (Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Talent, PATT, and HCM) to support Carta’s global growth and evolving business needs
Own and drive end-to-end delivery of critical annual processes, including Open Enrollment, ACA reporting/filing, and merit/bonus/equity cycles, ensuring flawless execution and continuous improvement
Architect scalable, compliant, and efficient systems by building and maintaining eligibility rules, calculated fields, business processes, validations, and security frameworks
Oversee integrations (Cloud Connect for Benefits/EDI, EIB/Core Connectors/Studio) and deliver actionable reporting and dashboards for business stakeholders
Partner with cross-functional teams to manage product design, SLAs, and workflows, ensuring alignment and a seamless employee experience
Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and data integrity across all people systems
Manage relationship with third party consultants and Workday
Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence

Benefits

Carta’s compensation package includes a market competitive salary, equity for all full time roles, exceptional benefits, and, for applicable roles, commissions plans.

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