Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Head of People Systemswith our client that is fully remote.
Job Description:
People systems are the foundation of how organizations hire, manage, and develop talent.
We are looking for a Head of People Systems who can design and own the technology infrastructure behind recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data.
This role sits at the intersection of People Operations and Engineering. It combines systems architecture thinking with a deep understanding of how modern organizations hire, operate, and scale.
You will design and build the systems infrastructure that supports a growing, world-class team, enabling scalable hiring, efficient operations, and reliable workforce data across the company.
Job Responsibilities:
Define the People Systems Strategy:
Define the long-term systems architecture supporting recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data
Assess current HR and recruiting systems and identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality, and operational efficiency
Design a scalable technology foundation for hiring, employee lifecycle management, and workforce analytics
Ensure people systems support rapid company growth and data-driven decision-making
Build the People Systems Infrastructure:
Design and implement systems supporting recruiting workflows, employee lifecycle management, and internal operations
Evaluate, integrate, and manage HR technology platforms and internal tools
Build reliable integrations across recruiting systems, HRIS, payroll, and internal data platforms
Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and security across all People systems
Drive the Systems Roadmap:
Establish and maintain a clear roadmap for People systems and HR technology
Prioritize improvements that increase operational efficiency and data visibility
Partner closely with engineering teams to implement systems and integrations effectively
Partner with Leadership:
Work closely with People, Recruiting, Operations, and Engineering leaders
Ensure people systems support workforce planning, hiring velocity, and organisational growth
Improve employee experience through well-designed systems and processes
Help leadership make better decisions through reliable workforce data
Job Qualifications:
Strong experience with HR systems, recruiting systems, or internal operational platforms
Technical background: degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on technical experience. You can speak fluently with engineers about APIs, data models, system architecture, and integration patterns
Strong understanding of systems architecture, data pipelines, and integration patterns
Experience building or scaling people systems in a growing organisation is a plus
Ability to translate operational needs into effective systems
Job Details:
Job Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: Market Rate
Location: Fully Remote.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Numbers & Facts
Location
-, WA (Remote)
Skills
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Automationunmatched
Clean Technologiesunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
HRIS/HRMSunmatched
Human Resources Managementunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Privacy Controlsunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
System Architectureunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Talent Managementunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Workforce Planningunmatched
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