Head of People Technology - Location Flexible

Job Description

Company Description

Dropbox is now a Virtual First company, which means work outside of an office will be the primary experience for all employees. Being Virtual First also means the location of our employees is targeted but flexible. If “Location Flexible” is listed in the job title of a role, the role can be located in any of the states where Dropbox is authorized to do business.** Some roles (including those which do not have “Location Flexible” in the job title), however, may have to be co-located with their teams in certain locations. Please work with your recruiter and your hiring manager to understand any location constraints of a particular role and to communicate your location preferences. **Dropbox is authorized to do business in many, but not all, states. If you are not located in or able to work from a state where Dropbox is registered, you will not be eligible for employment. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more about where Dropbox is registered.
Dropbox is one place to keep life organized and keep work moving. With more than 600 million registered users across 180 countries, we’re on a mission to design a more enlightened way of working. Dropbox is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and has offices around the world. For more information on our mission and products, visit dropbox.com.

Team Description

Our Recruiting & People team grows and develops the Dropbox family. We find, hire, and support the people who will shape our product and our company. We believe people do their best work when they’re happy, so we work to make Dropbox a place where everyone can thrive.

Role Description

The Head of People Technology is responsible for partnering with functional stakeholders on the People team to understand organizational strategy, identify technology solutions to meet their needs, and lead the delivery of the People technology roadmap. Reporting to the Senior Director of Workforce Planning and Global People Services & Technology, this role will partner directly with People leaders and cross-functional partners to define and influence the future direction of our roadmap as we transition to becoming a Virtual First company. This hands-on dual business/technical role demands excellent knowledge of HR business processes and methodologies, along with a strong background in employee data standards and reporting strategy. The candidate will have direct experience in Workday process design, configuration and implementation, as well as a host of other tools such as Greenhouse (ATS), Gem, etc. Additionally, this role leverages expertise in core system infrastructure to contribute to cross-functional system initiatives. The ideal candidate has excellent collaboration, problem solving, and enterprise systems technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion a People technology roadmap; manage the portfolio of People Systems programs and projects from initiation to launch
• Take a product management approach to designing and implementing a stack of tools that both our People team and all of our employees genuinely love to use
• Coordinate project intake, consult with cross-functional stakeholders to establish prioritization, and manage the core People technology roadmap
• Meet technology needs through partnership, influence, and collaboration across People, IT and other internal stakeholders
• Analyze people technology industry trends and determine their impact on the technology roadmap
• Oversee and execute end-to-end support of various People systems, including Workday and Greenhouse but not limited to
• Continue efforts to integrate people systems into an enterprise solution aimed at creating a seamless employee experience across the globe
• Collaborate with leaders of other functional areas to ensure consistent and effective design and implementation of cross-functional solutions
• Emphasize scalability and sustainability in all design decisions
• Provide guidance to functional People leaders and leaders of other functional areas within People Systems to ensure best practices and optimization of core infrastructure
• Adhere to compliance standards, including documentation of requirements, testing, and approvals
• Provide guidance and recommendations to functional People teams for adoption of system enhancements and future system capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years hands on experience designing, configuring and integrating people systems (HRIS, ATS, LMS, Integrations)
• Experience leading end-to-end system implementations, including project management, issue management, communication and change management
• Expertise in Workday required
• Excellent knowledge of HR, Payroll & Benefits processes and best practices
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Experience working with/managing contractors and technical resources
• Experience operating in and building an auditable and compliant software ecosystem

Dropbox is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is our support for members and allies of internal groups like Asians at Dropbox, BlackDropboxers, Latinx, Pridebox (LGBTQ), Vets at Dropbox, Women at Dropbox, ATX Diversity (based in Austin, Texas) and the Dropbox Empowerment Network (based in Dublin, Ireland).

Benefits and Perks

• Generous company contribution toward individual medical, dental, & vision insurance coverage
• 401k + company match
• Market competitive total compensation package
• Free Dropbox space for your friends and family
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Generous vacation policy
• 10 company paid holidays
• Volunteer time off
• Company sponsored tech talks (technology and other relevant professional topics)