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Sr. Manager, HR Technology

OpenGov· Business Operations
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India | PuneFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior leadership role owning strategy, roadmap, administration, and continuous improvement of OpenGov’s HR technology stack, including Workday and related integrations, with global scope (US/India). Leads a team of HR application administrators and a staff-level HR Systems Architect, partnering with multiple HR and IT stakeholders to manage the full employee lifecycle from hire to retire.

Responsibilities

  • Own the HR technology strategy and multi-year roadmap, aligning system investments and priorities with HR and business objectives and communicating direction to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team spanning HR application administrators and a staff-level HR Systems Architect — setting priorities, developing technical and functional skills, managing senior individual contributors, and building depth and backup coverage across critical domains.
  • Provide technical and architectural direction: guide integration architecture, data structures, and design decisions while staying hands-on with the Workday stack and broader portfolio.
  • Manage team intake, capacity, and prioritization across projects and support, adhering to deadlines and communicating status to stakeholders.
  • Own vendor and implementation-partner relationships and contribute to HR technology budget and tooling decisions.
  • Direct and provide administration, configuration, support, and maintenance across OpenGov’s HR and Payroll systems, including the full Workday suite.
  • Provide hands-on techno-functional expertise across payroll, benefits, talent management, talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, and HR operations for US and India.
  • Support India- and US-specific processes and regulatory requirements, including localized configurations.
  • Own the relationship with Ashby (ATS) and set strategic direction for talent acquisition tech stack.
  • Oversee the employee engagement survey platform (e.g., CultureAmp), including launches, configuration, and data management.
  • Ensure regular audits to maintain proper functioning of system processes and data integrity across HR applications.
  • Partner with global stakeholders to evaluate needs, shape solutions, and recommend system-based approaches.
  • Consult with stakeholders to identify gaps and opportunities addressed through configuration changes and new features.
  • Sponsor and lead end-to-end projects, manage scope, and deliver training and documentation.
  • Direct the design, development, and deployment of reports and dashboards, including Workday reporting and data extracts.
  • Own HR data governance and downstream data flows (BI/data-warehouse integrations).
  • Direct integration architecture and functional support across the HR ecosystem (e.g., ADP, Ashby, SSO, ERP).
  • Set integration standards and manage third-party vendor relationships.
  • Ensure HR systems support compliance across US and India, including audits and mandatory training.
  • Stay current on system releases and industry trends, drive adoption of best practices.
  • Demonstrate confidentiality and sound judgment in handling sensitive data.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive HR technology / HRIS functional and technical experience.
  • 4+ years of direct people-management experience leading a technical or functional team (senior ICs or staff-level architects).
  • Demonstrated experience owning HR technology strategy and roadmap for a global organization.
  • Broad, hands-on domain expertise across payroll, benefits, talent management, talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, and HR operations.
  • Experience supporting HR systems across multiple geographies (ideally India and US).
  • 4+ years of Workday administration/configuration with deep module experience (Absence, Benefits, Compensation, Core HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Reporting, Security, Talent, Time Tracking).
  • Proficiency with Workday report writing.
  • Experience administering an applicant tracking system (Ashby preferred) and an employee engagement survey platform (CultureAmp preferred).
  • Strong understanding of HR system integration architecture and ERP data flows (NetSuite or comparable).
  • Experience with NetSuite or comparable ERP a plus.
  • Proven mentoring and team-building abilities across critical domains.
  • Strong understanding of HR compliance and data governance/privacy across regions.
  • Excellent problem solving, collaboration, time management, and organization skills.
  • Familiar with agile methodologies and Atlassian stack (Jira, Confluence).
  • Clear communication skills across all levels, including executives, with globally distributed teams.
  • Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Workday certifications or training preferred.
  • Experience with Google Workspace a plus.
  • Exhibits sound judgment and confidentiality.

Skills

Required:HR technology strategy and roadmapWorkday administrationHRIS integration architectureAshby (ATS) administration
Nice to have:CultureAmp or equivalent survey platform

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
  • Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches
Last updated Sep 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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