Senior People Systems Specialist

Senior People Systems Specialist

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview

This role leads the strategy, implementation, and long-term management of all People systems across the company. You'll oversee our core HRIS and the broader people tech ecosystem, including tools for onboarding, learning, performance, benefits, compliance, and data flow across teams. This role is the primary owner of systems architecture, integrations, reporting, and governance for the People function.

You'll partner closely with IT, Finance, and leadership to design scalable processes, strengthen data integrity, and evolve our people technology stack as we grow. This is a senior, highly technical role with significant influence on how our systems support the employee lifecycle and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, configuration, and ongoing governance of all People systems.
• Own the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new platforms, major upgrades, and integrations.
• Build long-term systems roadmaps that support growth, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Manage complex system changes including workflow design, automation, permissions, and cross-platform alignment.
• Partner with IT to build and maintain reliable integrations between HRIS, payroll, ATS, benefits, and other systems.
• Help guide long-term strategy and performance of the applicant tracking system, ensuring it supports scalable hiring processes and smooth data flow into the broader People tech stack.
• Establish and uphold data governance standards to ensure accuracy, privacy, and security across the People tech stack.
• Build advanced dashboards, reporting frameworks, and analytics tools for People, Finance, and leadership teams.
• Own audit readiness for all systems, supporting compliance requirements and regulatory reporting.
• Lead initiatives to streamline, automate, and scale People processes across multiple locations and functions.
• Train People Partners, administrators, and business partners on systems functionality and best practices.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for system issues, troubleshooting, and vendor management.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend new tools or improvements that enhance the employee experience and business operations.
• Collaborate with leaders across the company to translate business needs into system solutions.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in HRIS administration, People Operations systems, or HR technology roles.
• Deep, hands-on experience configuring and managing at least one enterprise-level HRIS, with exposure to multiple people systems.
• Strong command of HR processes including onboarding, compensation cycles, performance, compliance, benefits, and employee data management.
• Proven ability to lead system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience building complex reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Comfortable managing large, recurring projects with minimal oversight.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially when working with sensitive data.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system issues and communicate solutions clearly.
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and People teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data, formulas, and basic analysis.
• Experience implementing, managing, or migrating to Workday or another enterprise HRIS.
• Experience in startup or fast-growth environments.
• Familiarity with APIs, integration tools, or data mapping.
• Experience developing systems documentation and governance frameworks.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company's success
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing and walking within the office.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports.
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies.
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.