Senior Director, People Technology

Current

. Lead the UKG-to-Rippling implementation, including design, data migration, testing, change management, cutover, stabilization, and UKG retirement .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $187,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in HRIS and People Technology, with a strong focus on HCM implementation, data migration, and integration architecture. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships while optimizing employee lifecycle processes.

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HCM ImplementationData MigrationProgram ManagementPeople LeadershipRippling Experience

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Hard Skills

HRISPeople TechnologyData IntegrationChange ManagementProcess DesignGovernanceReportingSecurity ControlsEmployee Lifecycle ProcessesAutomation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationProgram ManagementLeadership

Tools & Technologies

RipplingUKG

Industry Keywords

HR OperationsPayrollBenefitsTalent ManagementWorkforce PlanningAcquisition-Driven OrganizationsPrivate-Equity-Backed Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the UKG-to-Rippling implementation, including design, data migration, testing, change management, cutover, stabilization, and UKG retirement
Own program governance, milestones, risks, budget, vendor performance, executive updates, and cross-functional decisions
Serve as enterprise product owner for Rippling and maintain a multiyear people technology roadmap aligned with business priorities
Harmonize processes across core HR, payroll, benefits, time, recruiting, onboarding, performance, learning, compensation, workforce planning, and offboarding
Oversee integration architecture and data flows between people systems and enterprise platforms, including data mapping, reconciliation, monitoring, error resolution, and accountability with Technology and Data partners
Lead people systems and data integration for acquired firms, establishing migration standards, validating data, and coordinating transitions
Own people data standards, quality, reporting, privacy, access controls, audit readiness, and system documentation
Automate employee processes, optimize adjacent platforms, and consolidate overlapping tools to improve efficiency and measurable business value
Develop the People Technology team and manage implementation partners, consultants, vendors, contracts, and renewals
Work across Human Capital, Payroll, Finance, Technology, Data, and acquired firms

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, People Technology, HR operations, or enterprise applications; broader enterprise leadership experience for Senior Director
Demonstrated ownership of a major HCM implementation through launch and optimization
Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle processes, including payroll, benefits, talent management, and workforce planning
Experience managing system integrations, data migration, governance, reporting, security controls, and vendors in complex, multi-entity or rapidly growing organizations
Proven people leadership, program management, process design, change management, and executive communication skills
Ability to travel and support flexible hours during implementations, acquisitions, payroll testing, and critical releases
Hands-on Rippling experience and experience migrating from UKG preferred
Experience with adjacent compensation, recruiting, learning, analytics, automation, or identity platforms preferred
Experience in accounting, professional services, private-equity-backed, global, or acquisition-driven organizations preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the US for any employer
Must not require sponsorship to work in the US

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
Bonus opportunity