Senior Director, People Technology

Wiley

$189K — $278K *
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, with 8+ years in senior leadership roles.
  • Successful track record in leading HR technology strategy and transformation.
  • Proven ability to influence C-level executives and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
  • Deep expertise in HR systems architecture, digital platforms, and workforce analytics.
  • Strong financial acumen in managing large technology investments.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning abilities.
  • Experience with global HR technology implementations and enterprise change initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead the enterprise people technology strategy to align with HR priorities.
  • Oversee architecture and optimization of HR systems for scalable growth.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to foster a high-performance culture in HRIS and technology integration.
  • Partner with executives to drive digital transformation through technology.
  • Manage and optimize budgets across HR technology portfolios to ensure ROI.
  • Champion innovation in HR technology, including AI and automation, to enhance employee experience.
  • Develop and mentor leaders within the People Technology function.

Benefits

  • Meeting-free Friday afternoons for focused work and professional development.
  • Commitment to fair and transparent compensation practices.
  • Promotion of continual learning and internal mobility.
  • Opportunities for community building and personal growth through employee programs.
  • Support for employee health and well-being.
Full Job Description

Job Description:


About the Role:

The Senior Director, People Technology will serve as a key strategic leader, responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise-wide vision for people technology. This role will drive transformational initiatives across HR systems,  and digital platforms to enable scalable, data-driven, and future-ready workforce solutions. The Senior Director will collaborate closely with executive stakeholders to align technology strategy with business goals, ensuring operational excellence and innovation across all people technology domains.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Define and lead the enterprise people technology strategy in alignment with organizational and HR priorities.
  • Oversee the architecture, implementation, and optimization of HR systems and platforms to support scalable growth and workforce agility.
  • Lead cross-functional teams across HRIS and technology integration, fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Partner with C-suite and senior executives to drive digital transformation and organizational effectiveness through technology.
  • Manage and optimize multi-million-dollar budgets across HR technology portfolios, ensuring ROI and strategic impact.
  • Champion innovation in HR technology, including AI, automation, and emerging platforms to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors, consultants, and technology partners.
  • Drive change management and adoption strategies for large-scale HR technology implementations.
  • Develop and mentor senior leaders and technical experts within the People Technology function.
  • Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, and executive dashboards to measure technology effectiveness and business impact.
  • Serve as a thought leader and advisor on HR technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Lead strategic initiatives and transformation programs that span HR, IT, and business operations.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in HR technology, with at least 8 years in senior leadership roles.
  • Demonstrated success in leading enterprise HR technology strategy and transformation.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with C-level executives and senior stakeholders.
  • Deep expertise in HR systems architecture, digital platforms, and workforce analytics.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale technology investments.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
  • Experience leading global HR technology implementations and enterprise change initiatives.
  • Track record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and measurable business outcomes.


We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range:

189,700.00 USD to 278,566.66 USD #LI-JG1

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