Senior Manager, People Technology

About the role

The Senior Manager, People Technology leads and develops a team responsible for Deel's people technology automation and integration strategy. This role requires a strong track record in building and maintaining automations, as well as experience in managing HRIS security and integration with other tools.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, and develop a team of people systems and automation professionals, setting clear goals, growth plans, and performance expectations.
• Coach team members on technical craft and stakeholder management, providing hands-on guidance for complex automation and integration work.
• Own team capacity planning and prioritization across a growing portfolio of automation requests from People, Finance, and other functions.
• Own the strategy and roadmap for Deel's people technology automation layer, including tool evaluation, architecture, and sequencing of major initiatives.
• Partner with People, Finance, Product, and IT leadership to design, build, test, and deploy new automations and integrations that scale with the business.
• Manage vendor and platform relationships for M&A activities, including integration ownership for tools and services within the Deel's M&A portfolio.
• Drive process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance the employee experience.
• Establish standards for documentation, testing, monitoring, and change management across all automations owned by the team.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across automation bridges between legacy systems and Deel's proprietary solutions.
• Lead cross-functional, automation-focused projects, including new tool rollouts, workflow audits, and integration enhancements.
• Own escalation and incident response for critical people technology workflows, ensuring timely resolution and clear stakeholder communication.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in people technology, HRIS, or systems/automation roles, with a strong track record of building and maintaining automations using low-code/no-code platforms.
• Expected Tool Set: HRIS / iPaaS experience (e.g., Workday, Deel, Workato, Greenhouse), AI-assisted tooling, Advanced, hands-on experience with workflow tools like Zapier (multi-step zaps, paths, filters), or Jira workflow automation (including JQL and workflow configuration).
• Track record or leading people integration and system migration projects.
• Strong perspective on AI strategy to increase productivity within People teams.
• Experience managing HRIS security and access controls and integration with other tools like Okta, JIRA, or 3rd party software.
• 3–5 years of direct people management experience, leading and developing a team of systems, HRIS, or automation professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to set technical direction and roadmap priorities for a team, balancing hands-on problem-solving with delegation.
• Broad automation technology knowledge, including API-based integrations, webhooks, data mapping, and reporting.
• Familiarity with people processes such as onboarding, performance, compensation cycles, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail, and the ability to see the broader strategic picture.
• Excellent communication and executive presence — able to translate technical topics into clear business language for senior stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a builder's mindset — thrives in dynamic, fast-scaling environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a global company is a plus.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in HRIS, iPaaS, and automation tools.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Experience with HRIS security and integration with other tools.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience with AI and automation strategies.

Benefits

Deel offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Total Rewards Program reflecting inclusivity and access for all employees.
• Competitive salary range based on experience, skills, and location.
• Stock grant opportunities dependent on role, employment status, and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.

Pay

Final pay is based on objective, job-related criteria including experience, skills, and location. No salary history is considered in the offer.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, allowing for flexible work arrangements.