Director, People Systems @ClickHouse

Overview

The Director, People Systems will own the strategy, architecture, and ongoing evolution of ClickHouse’s global people systems ecosystem, with Workday at its core. This role will serve as the senior subject matter expert and strategic partner for People systems, ensuring technology, data, and processes scale with the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the global People Systems strategy and roadmap, with Workday as the core HR platform.
• Lead the design, configuration, optimization, and ongoing evolution of Workday across modules including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking.
• Establish systems architecture, governance, security, data integrity, and change management standards across the People technology ecosystem.
• Partner with People, Finance, IT, Security, and business leaders to translate organizational needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Lead Workday releases, enhancements, integrations, testing, and adoption of new functionality.
• Own the strategy and governance for integrations between Workday and other internal and external systems.
• Drive the evolution of People data, reporting, and analytics capabilities to support business and workforce decision-making.
• Evaluate the People technology landscape and recommend investments, enhancements, and consolidation opportunities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and AI to improve People processes, data quality, and employee experience.
• Manage external vendors, consultants, and implementation partners and ensure effective delivery against business priorities.
• Establish scalable processes and documentation that support a growing global organization.
• Serve as the senior escalation point and subject matter expert for complex People Systems issues.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in HRIS / People Systems, with significant ownership of Workday in a complex or global organization.
• Deep Workday expertise and experience leading or playing a significant leadership role in at least one full-cycle Workday implementation.
• Strong understanding of Workday architecture, configuration, integrations, security, reporting, and data governance.
• Experience developing and executing a People Systems strategy and roadmap.
• Experience scaling People technology within a high-growth, global organization.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and the intersection between People, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and IT systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong vendor and implementation-partner management experience.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, particularly while building out the People Systems function.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment - ClickHouse is a globally distributed company and remote-friendly.
• Healthcare - Employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Equity in the company - Every new team member receives stock options.
• Time off - Flexible time off in the US, generous entitlement in other countries.
• A USD$500 Home office setup for remote employees.
• Global Gatherings – Opportunities to engage with colleagues at company-wide offsites.

Location

Remote. ClickHouse operates in over 25 countries.

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the company website.

Deadline

No deadline stated.