People Technology Lead

1w1 week ago

Recursion

Salt Lake City, US · Full-time · $153,300 – $192,500

About this role

At Recursion, we are decoding biology to radically improve lives. Scaling our impact at the intersection of machine learning and experimental science requires world-class People systems. We’re seeking a Global People Technology & Architecture Lead to own HiBob configuration, workforce analytics, system integrations, compliance, and AI-enabled innovation across the People function.

You will serve as functional and technical owner of HiBob across Core HR, Compensation, Talent, and Workforce Planning, and technical owner of Greenhouse, PAVE, Bridge and other people technology tools. You will lead system enhancements, design, and vendor management, and assist in driving tech stack optimization and scalable system architecture in partnership with IT and Finance.

Recursion’s People Team creates conditions to enable high-performing teams and helps employees do their best work. We are talent scouts and partners, creating experiences that support employees and drive business success. We focus on scalable solutions across geographies while providing individual advisory support.

This is a high-impact role for a systems thinker who blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic workforce insight. Our ability to move faster in decoding biology depends on having the right talent, supported by the right systems. This role ensures Recursion’s People technology ecosystem is scalable, insight-driven, compliant, and aligned to our ambitious growth.

Requirements

8+ years leading HRIS, People Analytics, and HR technology initiatives in scaling, multi-entity organizations.
Proven experience implementing AI-enabled people tools end-to-end, including vendor selection, business case development, data readiness, change management, and post-launch optimization.
Deep hands-on expertise in HiBob, including workflow configuration, permissions architecture, lifecycle automation, compensation cycles, reporting, and global system optimization.
Strong techno-functional knowledge across workforce planning, compensation, headcount forecasting, talent management, and org design, with the ability to translate People strategy into scalable systems.
Experience designing and managing integrations across HR tech stacks (ATS, payroll, equity, engagement, finance), including APIs, middleware, data mapping, and reconciliation.
Advanced reporting and data modeling skills, with the ability to partner with leaders on executive dashboards, headcount/attrition analytics, and compensation analysis.

Responsibilities

Serve as functional and technical owner of HiBob across Core HR, Compensation, Talent, and Workforce Planning, and technical owner of Greenhouse, PAVE, Bridge and other people technology tools.
Lead system enhancements, design, and vendor management.
Assist in driving tech stack optimization and scalable system architecture in partnership with IT and Finance.
Identify and implement AI and automation solutions that streamline workflows and enhance manager and employee experiences.
Build intelligent systems that elevate decision-making and operational efficiency.
Translate workforce data into actionable insights that inform organizational design and capacity planning, while developing dashboards and advanced reporting.
Oversee integrations across HRIS, payroll, benefits, and enterprise systems, while maintaining data integrity, audit readiness, and global compliance standards.