Lead, People Systems

Job Title: Lead, People Systems

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Lead, People Systems with 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 Lead, People Systems to define the technology strategy that supports recruiting, people operations, and workforce management.
• It combines technical systems thinking with a deep understanding of how modern organizations operate.
• You will build superior systems and infrastructure to support a growing, world class team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define the People Systems Strategy:
  • Assess current HR and recruiting systems and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Define the technology architecture for People systems across recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data
  • Ensure systems support scalable hiring, employee management, and data insights
• Build the People Systems Infrastructure:
  • Design and implement systems that support recruiting workflows, employee lifecycle management, and internal operations
  • Evaluate and integrate HR technology platforms and internal tools
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and security across People systems
• Drive the Systems Roadmap:
  • Establish a clear roadmap for People systems and HR technology
  • Prioritise system improvements and new capabilities as the organisation grows
  • Partner with engineering teams to implement systems effectively
• Partner with Leadership:
  • Work closely with People, Recruiting, and Operations leaders
  • Ensure systems support strategic workforce planning and organisational growth
  • Improve employee experience through well-designed systems and processes.

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.
• Technical understanding of systems architecture, integrations, and data management
• Experience building or scaling People systems in a growing organization
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to solve problems independently and build 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.