Apptronik
Robotics
Director,PeopleSystems&Analytics
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“Director, People Systems & Analytics at Apptronik. Skills: People Systems, People Analytics, HRIS implementation, Project management. Hold SI accountable to deliverables, quality, and timeline. Lead change management efforts across HR, Finance, and IT”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful development of training materials, communication plans, and rollout sequencing; Successful migration of clean, auditable, and complete people data; Successful integration between HRIS and adjacent platforms; Establishment of ongoing governance, admin responsibilities, and upgrade management processes; Deployment plan for People systems and AI strategy; Improvement of data quality, system coverage, and reporting maturity
Industry & Context.
Translate workforce data into executive-level insights
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times, Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, Hearing and speech to communicate in person and via video conference
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, People Analytics, or a combined role, at least 3 years in a leadership capacity, Direct experience managing or leading a Workday (or equivalent) implementation project required, Demonstrated track record building or maturing people analytics capabilities at a venture-backed or high-growth technology company, Proven experience leading or co-leading a major HRIS implementation (Workday, SAP, or equivalent), project management able to manage a complex multi-workstream implementation with a cross-functional team and external SI partner, Demonstrated ability to build people analytics programs and translate workforce data into executive-level insights, Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication, High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive people data
Nice to Have
Experience in robotics, deep tech, hardware, or a technical product company strongly preferred, Experience supporting a company through a fundraising round, secondary transaction, or pre-IPO systems review is a plus, a related advanced degree a plus
What You'll Do.
Hold SI accountable to deliverables
Lead change management efforts across HR
Develop training materials
and rollout sequencing
Drive configuration decisions for HCM
Oversee data migration strategy and execution
Manage integrations between HRIS and adjacent platforms
Build internal systems ownership model post-go-live
Define ongoing governance
admin responsibilities
and upgrade management processes
Partner with People Analytics and IT to determine AI strategy
Identify and close gaps in data quality
and reporting maturity
Ensure all people systems and data practices remain compliant
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with IT; Cross-functional team; External SI partner; Work with product team
Communication Scope
Executive communication; Presenting to C-suite; Presenting to Board
Process & Methodology
Manage complex multi-workstream implementation, Manage SI partner
Full Job Description
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better. JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a Director, People Systems hold the SI accountable to deliverables, quality, and timeline while protecting the company’s interests Lead change management efforts across HR, Finance, and IT to ensure successful adoption; develop training materials, communication plans, and rollout sequencing Drive configuration decisions for HCM, Benefits, and Payroll modules in alignment with business requirements and best practices Oversee data migration strategy and execution ensuring clean, auditable, and complete people data enters the new system Manage integrations between the HRIS and adjacent platforms (payroll processors, equity management, benefits carriers, ATS) in partnership with IT Build the internal systems ownership model post-go-live: define ongoing governance, admin responsibilities, and upgrade management processes People Analytics IT to determine the AI strategy, productivity metrics, and deployment plan for the People function; contribute to the broader organizational strategy Identify and close gaps in data quality, system coverage, and reporting maturity as the company scales Cross-Functional Partnership build their analytical fluency over time Ensure all people systems and data practices remain compliant with applicable privacy regulations, FLSA, and state and
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