People Technology Lead

About the role

The Impact You’ll Make At Recursion, we are decoding biology to radically improve lives. Scaling our impact at the intersection of machine learning and experimental science requires world-class People systems. We’re seeking a Global People Technology & Architecture Lead for our global HR technology ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Serve as functional and technical owner of HiBob across Core HR, Compensation, Talent, and Workforce Planning, and technical owner of Greenhouse, PAVE, Bridge and other people technology tools
• Lead system enhancements, design, and vendor management
• Aid in driving tech stack optimization and scalable system architecture in partnership with IT and Finance
• Identify and implement AI and automation solutions that streamline workflows and enhance our manager and employee experiences
• Build intelligent systems that elevate decision-making and operational efficiency
• Translate workforce data into actionable insights that inform organizational design and capacity planning, while developing dashboards and advanced reporting
• Oversee integrations across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and enterprise systems, while maintaining data integrity, audit readiness, and global compliance standards

Requirements

8+ years leading HRIS, People Analytics, and HR technology initiatives in scaling, multi-entity organizations

Proven experience implementing AI-enabled people tools end-to-end, including vendor selection, business case development, data readiness, change management, and post-launch optimization

Deep hands-on expertise in HiBob, including workflow configuration, permissions architecture, lifecycle automation, compensation cycles, reporting, and global system optimization

Strong techno-functional knowledge across workforce planning, compensation, headcount forecasting, talent management, and org design, with the ability to translate People strategy into scalable systems

Experience designing and managing integrations across HR tech stacks (ATS, payroll, equity, engagement, finance), including APIs, middleware, data mapping, and reconciliation

Advanced reporting and data modeling skills, with the ability to partner with leaders on executive dashboards, headcount/attrition analytics, compensation analysis, and workforce forecasting, with a strong focus on data integrity

Experience with HR systems governance, including SOX (as applicable), GDPR/CCPA compliance, audit support, access management, and data quality standards

Ability to operate strategically and tactically, owning multi-year HR systems roadmaps while remaining hands-on with configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and stakeholder enablement

Qualifications

• New York City, Boston, & San Francisco Bay Area(s): $168,630–$211,750
• Salt Lake City & all other U.S. locations: $153,300–$192,500

Pay

This position is open to both remote and hybrid models. The hybrid position would be office-based at either our office located in New York City, New York or Salt Lake City, Utah. Employees are expected to work in the office at least 50% of the time. Relocation support can be provided for candidates not local to either geographical location.

Schedule

Employees are expected to work in the office at least 50% of the time. Relocation support can be provided for candidates not local to either geographical location.