Vice President, People Technology and Operations

Travere Therapeutics • San Diego, CA

7d • $285,000 - $385,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Vice President, People Technology and Operations leads Travere’s global People technology, digital transformation, and People Operations capabilities. The role transforms People Success service delivery through AI, automation, integrated systems, and simpler processes, while ensuring reliable technology, trusted workforce data, and scalable services that improve the experience of employees, managers, and the People Success team.

Reporting to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Vice President translates People Success strategy and business priorities into an integrated technology and service delivery roadmap. The role advises the CPO on enabling capabilities and leads execution within its scope. In partnership with IT and functional leaders, the Vice President prioritizes investments, drives adoption, and communicates complex technical concepts in clear, practical terms to support decisions and effective use of solutions.

The role leads Workday and related HR systems, People Operations service delivery, digital transformation, governance, data quality, and operational excellence. It requires significant experience leading teams and enterprise HR technology, and applying AI to business processes with appropriate safeguards for privacy, accuracy, risk, and human oversight. The position may require approximately 10% domestic and international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Technology, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and applicable experience may be considered.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in People technology, HR systems, People Operations, or HR transformation, including significant leadership experience.
• At least eight years of experience managing teams.
• Demonstrated success designing and scaling People Operations in a growing, complex organization with global operations.
• Experience leading enterprise HR technology strategy, including Workday implementation or optimization, and translating business needs into effective solutions with sustained adoption.
• Experience leading HR technology governance, integrations, data quality, release management, and vendor partnerships in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI to business processes, including identifying use cases, leading implementation and adoption, and measuring results.
• Sound judgment regarding data privacy, accuracy, risk, and human oversight.
• Strong understanding of Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem; ability to evaluate solution designs, lead technical experts, and make platform and investment decisions.
• Ability to redesign processes, clarify ownership, and build scalable service models across functions.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn operational data into clear recommendations and measurable improvements.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives involving technology, process, people, and change management.
• Sound judgment in handling sensitive employee information, confidential matters, and competing business priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical information, trade-offs, and business implications in clear, audience-appropriate terms and giving practical guidance.
• Collaborative leadership skills to influence senior stakeholders, build trust across functions, and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage budgets, vendors, project plans, and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to Travere’s values and patient-inspired mission.
• Ability to perform face-to-face work with colleagues.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the People technology strategy and roadmap, aligning Workday and the broader technology ecosystem with business priorities, employee needs, and People Success goals.
• Lead Workday and related HR systems design, optimization, and ongoing support through internal experts and external partners; oversee platform effectiveness and user experience.
• Establish technology governance, demand prioritization, release planning, testing, and change control in partnership with IT and functional owners.
• Oversee integrations, reporting, and data governance, establishing accountability for data quality, access, and information flow across systems.
• Manage technology investments and vendor relationships, including cost, service quality, adoption, and business value.
• Lead digital transformation across People Success by redesigning processes and applying AI, automation, and digital tools to improve service, reduce manual effort, and enable scale.
• Identify and prioritize digital use cases based on business value and employee experience, including self-service, knowledge access, workflow automation, reporting, and onboarding.
• Partner with IT, Legal, Compliance, and other stakeholders to evaluate tools and establish safeguards for privacy, security, accuracy, and human oversight.
• Lead change management, communications, and training for technical changes; measure adoption and results.
• Translate the CPO’s People Success strategy into operational priorities and service delivery capabilities, and advise on capacity, technology, and process implications as the company grows and evolves.
• Centralize and simplify People Operations processes where appropriate, establishing clear ownership, consistent standards, and effective service delivery across the employee lifecycle.
• Lead and develop a team that handles day-to-day operations and strategic improvements; set priorities and build capacity for future needs.
• Advise People Success leaders on the operational implications of new programs, organizational changes, and business growth.
• Define how employees, managers, and People Success partners access support, including self-service, case management, escalation paths, and service expectations.
• Ensure People Success processes and systems deliver accurate data, global consistency, effective controls, and a reliable employee and manager experience.
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, IT, Stock Administration, and other functions to improve information flow and clarify accountability across shared processes.
• Establish service and platform performance measures, including resolution time, data accuracy, user adoption, and employee satisfaction; use results to prioritize improvements and demonstrate value.
• Advance People analytics and reporting so leaders have timely, reliable information for workforce and business decisions.
• Lead process mapping and continuous improvement, balancing standardization with the needs of different business groups and geographies.
• Oversee HR systems security, documentation, internal controls, audits, and adherence to applicable SOX requirements.
• Manage budgets, vendors, project plans, and competing priorities.
• Travel approximately 10% domestically and internationally.
• Perform face-to-face work with colleagues.

Benefits

• Premium health, financial, work-life, and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents.
• Wellness and employee support programs.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Cash compensation consisting of base pay and short-term incentive.
• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of company stock.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive