HR Systems, Data & Compensation Team Lead

The role

You will lead HR systems, data, and automation to improve employee and manager experiences. You will manage two Workday HRIS Experts and one HR Data Analyst to drive AI-powered HR transformation.

What you will do

• Own the People systems roadmap
• Simplify HR workflows and design intuitive self-service experiences
• Identify and prioritize practical AI and automation opportunities
• Lead hands-on experimentation and delivery of AI and automation tools
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance across the HR ecosystem
• Translate stakeholder questions into actionable dashboards and KPIs
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two Workday HRIS Experts and one HR Data Analyst
• Own the post-go-live performance and evolution of Workday
• Oversee secure and scalable integrations between Workday and third-party tools
• Lead HR systems readiness for international growth

Required qualifications

• Strong experience leading HR systems, People technology, or HR digital transformation initiatives
• Product and user-centric mindset
• Practical experience delivering automation and/or AI-enabled solutions in HR, data, or business operations
• Ability to translate business needs into requirements and lead delivery
• Strong understanding of HR data, reporting, integrations, and governance
• Proven experience managing a team or leading a project team
• Strong prioritization and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Curiosity and learning agility
• Fluent professional communication in French and English

Nice to have

• Deep Workday configuration expertise
• Experience with Workday post-go-live ownership, functional configuration, security, or relevant modules
• Exposure to Workday Extend, AI assistants, low-code/no-code automation, APIs, or middleware
• Familiarity with tools such as Ashby (ATS), Silae and Deel (payroll), learning platforms, and Google Workspace
• Experience in a scale-up or high-growth environment
• Exposure to international HRIS rollouts, multi-country configurations, and payroll connectors

Benefits

• 25 vacations days paid by Pennylane
• Competitive compensation package
• Company shares
• Budget to turn your home into a more comfortable workspace
• Monthly allowance to work from a coworking space
• Access to 8000 fitness spaces in Europe and more than 300 activities through Gymlib
• Latest Apple equipment
• Remote work from your country of residence in Europe
• Company events such as Tech Days and annual company seminar
• 6 to 12 RTT (if based in France)
• 5 weeks PTOs (if based in France)
• Lunch credits (Swile) and Alan Blue healthcare cover (if based in France)

About the company

Pennylane is a fast-growing Fintech in France that aims to become the most beloved financial Operating System of French SMEs and Accounting Firms. It has raised a total of €400 millions and employs more than 1000 people.