Director, People Systems

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Primary Function of Position:

As a key member of the People Systems, Data & Analytics organization, you will be responsible for improving the functionality of core HR systems, including, but not limited to Core HCM, Total Rewards, Talent Management, and Talent Acquisition applications. You will build deep partnerships with our HRLT, COE, HRBL and IT leadership teams. You will act as a champion for new ways technology can advance HR through process efficiency and automation while delivering an enhanced employee experience. You will play a key role designing, implementing, and maintaining HR systems and solutions, as well as ensuring data accuracy, security, and privacy.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of technical product managers and ensure they are thriving in their career by ensuring they receive the development and coaching needed to succeed
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the current market, including staying ahead of industry best practices and future trends; making recommendations for change, when appropriate
• Collaborate on a long-term technology strategy in sync with Intuitive’s business growth goals and people priorities; provide input on HR technology roadmap
• Act a key liaison between internal customers, technical resources, and vendors
• Assist with defining functional systems requirements to meet evolving business needs
• Lead, mentor and coach a team through complex decision-making on technology solutions while delivering on the HR technology roadmap
• Build and execute detailed implementation plans including: discovery, design, QA/test, deploy and support
• Act as a point of escalation for system challenges or needs
• Support technical troubleshooting and issues with vendors and technology partners.
• Manage multiple vendor relationships and drive key product enhancements on behalf of Intuitive
• Partner with our internal employee support teams and project management teams on process documentation, communication and training
• Monitor and drive the priorities and workload of the overall People Systems team

Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 12+ years HR technology project implementation experience with proven results in creating technical strategies, developing business requirements, deploying applicable technologies and business process re-engineering
• Minimum 7+ years developing and coaching technical or operational teams
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in technology, business, or related technical fields
• Experience with global / international company with employee populations across multiple regions
• Strong customer orientation and superb communication skills, with ability to communicate clearly with technical, functional and executive audiences. Strong personal and technical influencing skills
• Strong collaborator; can engage and influence partners across the company. Interacts frequently with internal and external senior level leadership
• Process orientation and technical project management skills, experience with multiple project methodologies including Agile / iterative development a plus
• Familiarity with US and Global data privacy laws, GDPR and Sarbanes Oxley compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA preferred
• Experience with HR technologies including: Oracle HCM, Workday, SmartRecruiters, Clickboarding and Service Now

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.