Head of People Systems

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . You will design and build the systems infrastructure that supports a growing, world-class team, enabling scalable hiring, efficient operations, and reliable workforce data across the company.

Job Title: Head of People Systems

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Head of People Systemswith our client that is fully remote.

Job Description:

• People systems are the foundation of how organizations hire, manage, and develop talent.
• We are looking for a Head of People Systems who can design and own the technology infrastructure behind recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data.
• This role sits at the intersection of People Operations and Engineering. It combines systems architecture thinking with a deep understanding of how modern organizations hire, operate, and scale.
• You will design and build the systems infrastructure that supports a growing, world-class team, enabling scalable hiring, efficient operations, and reliable workforce data across the company.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define the People Systems Strategy:
  • Define the long-term systems architecture supporting recruiting, HR operations, and workforce data
  • Assess current HR and recruiting systems and identify opportunities to improve automation, data quality, and operational efficiency
  • Design a scalable technology foundation for hiring, employee lifecycle management, and workforce analytics
  • Ensure people systems support rapid company growth and data-driven decision-making
• Build the People Systems Infrastructure:
  • Design and implement systems supporting recruiting workflows, employee lifecycle management, and internal operations
  • Evaluate, integrate, and manage HR technology platforms and internal tools
  • Build reliable integrations across recruiting systems, HRIS, payroll, and internal data platforms
  • Ensure data quality, governance, privacy, and security across all People systems
• Drive the Systems Roadmap:
  • Establish and maintain a clear roadmap for People systems and HR technology
  • Prioritize improvements that increase operational efficiency and data visibility
  • Partner closely with engineering teams to implement systems and integrations effectively
• Partner with Leadership:
  • Work closely with People, Recruiting, Operations, and Engineering leaders
  • Ensure people systems support workforce planning, hiring velocity, and organisational growth
  • Improve employee experience through well-designed systems and processes
  • Help leadership make better decisions through reliable workforce data

Job Qualifications:

• Strong experience with HR systems, recruiting systems, or internal operational platforms
• Technical background: degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on technical experience. You can speak fluently with engineers about APIs, data models, system architecture, and integration patterns
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, data pipelines, and integration patterns
• Experience building or scaling people systems in a growing organisation is a plus
• Ability to translate operational needs into effective systems

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: Market Rate
• Location: Fully Remote.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.