Director, of People Technology
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
Get to know Okta
Okta is The World’s Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology—anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet flexible access, authentication, and automation that transforms how people move through the digital world, putting Identity at the heart of business security and growth.
At Okta, we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences. We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences.
Join our team! We’re building a world where Identity belongs to you.
The Business Technology Team
Business Technology is on a mission to accelerate Okta’s scale and growth. We bring world-class business acumen and technology expertise to every interaction. We also drive cross-functional collaboration and are focused on delivering measurable business outcomes.
Role Description
In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing scalable and sustainable architecture, org strategy, solution designs and serve as a thought leader for Workday platform in the People Technology domain including HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Advance Compensation, Talent, Time Tracking, Payroll, LMS, ATS, VMS, Expenses, Reporting, Security
As a Director, you will be responsible for the overall design and maintenance of our HCM footprint, including data, architecture, feature roadmap, and integrations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead the efforts to deliver solutions based on a deep understanding of business requirements.
You will lead a dynamic and geographically distributed team responsible for constantly evolving the systems and processes that support the CHRO’s organization. You’ll work closely with business leaders, partners, and our Business Technology teams to prioritize, then align resource plans and schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- HR Technology Strategy: Develop and execute the long-term HR technology roadmap in alignment with the company’s strategic goals and objectives, ensuring systems support business needs. Have the ability to understand, translate business needs and drive out-of-box adoption to industry standard/best-in-class platforms
- Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor a team of HR technology professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
- System Integration & Optimization: Oversee the integration and optimization of core HR systems, including Workday, Greenhouse, CSOD, Benefits providers,
- Data & Reporting: Leverage Workday data to provide actionable insights for decision-making, reporting, and forecasting. Ensure the accuracy and security of HCM data across all systems.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring seamless integration, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to leverage industry-leading technology solutions.
- Project Management: Lead complex, cross-functional HR technology projects, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Change Management: Drive change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions during the implementation of new systems or upgrades, fostering employee engagement and adoption.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR leadership, IT, and other business leaders to align technology solutions with broader organizational initiatives, such as talent acquisition, employee experience, and workforce development. Establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect throughout the organization at all levels, and be viewed as an enabler
- Compliance & Security: Ensure all HR systems comply with relevant laws, regulations, and security standards. Liaise and resolve audit queries with Internal and External auditors on SOX controls
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration or in a related field
- Excellent communication, problem solving/analytical and interpersonal skills
- 15+ years of experience in architecting and designing solutions using HCM solutions such as Workday or Oracle Fusion HCM or SAP SuccessFactors in a high speed, global technology organization
- 8+ years in a leadership and people management position within an IT organization with demonstrated experience driving change and improving operations
- Successfully delivered multiple full cycle HCM implementation (WorkdayWorkday or Oracle Fusion HCM or SAP SuccessFactors ) and led multiple HCM transformation initiatives
- Deep understanding of the Workday HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Advance Compensation, Talent, Time Tracking, Payroll, LMS, Expenses, Reporting, Integrations, Security, Architecture, and associated boundary systems
- Deep understanding of all HR business processes and workflows
- Experience partnering and communicating with teams and partners in diverse roles at all levels.
- Experience training and developing teams and being an effective coach
- Experience managing vendor relationships and ability to partner with them to conduct business and technical discovery
- Experience working and presenting proposals to executives in a clear and compelling way
- Experience working with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of initiatives, focusing on tangible and measurable outcomes
- Certifications and Trainings in various Workday modules
- Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness (EQ): Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
- Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
- Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.okta.com/us.
What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee!
- Amazing Benefits
- Making Social Impact
- Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Okta
Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment, providing the best tools, technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs. Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and mobility in which they work so that all employees are enabled to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves, regardless of where they live. Find your place at Okta today! https://www.okta.com/company/careers/.
Some roles may require travel to one of our office locations for in-person onboarding.
Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete any part of the job application, interview process, or onboarding please use this Form to request an accommodation.
Okta is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy at https://www.okta.com/privacy-policy/.
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If you're ready to take the next big leap in your career, why not join Okta as the Director of People Technology? Based in vibrant San Francisco, CA, Okta is redefining the way we approach identity in the digital world. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the crux of our business technology team, where you'll help drive the company's growth with cutting-edge HR technology strategies. From leading a talented team of HR tech professionals to making impactful decisions based on comprehensive data insights, you'll guide Okta's People Technology landscape, enhancing both employee experience and operational efficiency. Your deep expertise in platforms like Workday will enable you to design and maintain a robust architecture that aligns with our business objectives. Moreover, your ability to foster collaboration among various teams will ensure that our strategies are not only innovative but also executable. By managing vendor relationships and overseeing the implementation of transformative projects, you'll help us navigate the complexities and demands of HR in a fast-paced industry. At Okta, we value diverse perspectives and embrace the unique contributions of every team member. If you're passionate about technology and people and ready to lead with empathy and strategic insight, this is the right opportunity for you. Come be a part of a culture that champions growth, transparency, and integrity, and help us shape a future where Identity truly belongs to everyone!
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Okta is a leading identity and access management company headquartered in San Francisco, California that is committed to allowing people to access applications on any device at any time, while still enforcing strong security policies.
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