As an experienced People Technology Lead, you will be key in driving people-related technologies at Squarespace, including the day-to-day operations & strategic direction. You will oversee a team of systems analysts & manage the overall planning, requirements-gathering, & end-user design - all while ensuring that our systems work together efficiently to meet current & future business objectives.

You will report to our Head of People Operations & Technology & be based in our New York working on a hybrid schedule. 

You'll Get To...

• Optimize existing HR systems & establish goals & priorities for implementing new HR System solutions
• Plan, budget, & forecast organizational needs, inclusive of system upgrades & the potential impact of those plans on current & future functionality
• Remedy gaps & minimize transactional HR activity
• Partner with People Operations, IT, Recruiting Operations, & other stakeholders to define system requirements & roadmap
• Work with HR process owners to configure systems for annual HR processes & continuous enhancements (e.g., performance & compensation reviews)
• Serve as project manager for new system rollouts & enhancements
• Take a hands-on approach to configuring HR systems
• Develop team capabilities & ensure high standards of technical execution
• Actively engaging in design, testing & deployment activities to ensure scaled & effective solutions
• Align stakeholders to collect & articulate system requirements
• Understand People team programs, environment, & processes & leverage your prior HR experience to help design forward-looking configurations, workflows, & system functionality in partnership with leadership & key stakeholders
• Develop a plan for short- & long-term maintenance of data in tables (i.e., job codes) to be used by the People Operations & Recruiting Operations teams
• Partner with the Internal Controls team & People team process owners to establish procedures & serve as the point of contact for audits of internal People data & processes
• Manage third-party vendors & oversee system integrations
• Lead the strategy, planning, & execution of HR systems initiatives

Who We're Looking For

• 6+ years of HR experience, including 4+ years in HRIS or People Technology roles
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership or people management capacity
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday HCM, including configuration of business processes, EIBs, calculated fields, reports, & security roles
• Proven experience managing third-party vendor relationships & system integrations
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools to improve system efficiency & user experience
• Experience in both private & public sector environments is a plus
• Ability to handle sensitive & confidential information with discretion
• High level of data accuracy & attention to detail; advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Experience with project & task management tools such as Asana & JIRA

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, & vision
• Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 20 weeks for parental leave & up to 12 weeks to care for an ill family member
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $148,500 - $239,200 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include on-target commissions or overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in bustling New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Aveiro, Portugal, & coworking spaces in the UK, Netherlands, & Australia. For more information about our company culture, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment 

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customer base, but we also strive for the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.