Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.
The People Tech & Systems team’s mission is to deliver scalable, intuitive, and secure technology that empowers Robinhood’s people and fuels business growth! We're at the intersection of operations, systems, and innovation, ensuring employees and teams have the tools they need to thrive. As a People Systems Manager, you’ll lead the charge in building and running the engine that powers Robinhood’s HR and Payroll systems. This is a highly impactful role combining technical execution with team leadership — perfect for a player-coach who enjoys being hands-on with systems while guiding and growing a team!
The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.
What you’ll do- Lead and evolve Robinhood’s core People Systems, with a strong focus on Workday across functional and technical domains
- Act as a hands-on technical leader, driving configuration, integrations, and solution design while guiding execution across your team
- Manage and develop a distributed team of full-time employees and contractors, fostering ownership, accountability, and growth
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Recruiting, Compensation, Finance, and Engineering to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
- Design, build, and maintain integrations within the People tech stack, with deep ownership of EIB-based integrations and preferred use of Workday Studio
- Drive initiatives such as worker/vendor system implementations, Workday enhancements, and Workday Extend investments
- Support global expansion and M&A through scalable People systems architecture
- Collaborate with AI engineering teams to shape AI-enabled capabilities across HR platforms
- Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes
- Build and maintain a long-term roadmap balancing operational excellence and future innovation
- Uphold high standards for data quality, security, privacy, and compliance
- 7+ years of progressive People Systems or HRIS experience, including 2+ years in people management
- 4+ years of hands-on Workday experience, with strong expertise in Core HCM
- Proven experience with Workday integrations, including EIBs (required) and Workday Studio (strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with recruiting tools such as Greenhouse and/or Ashby
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Comfort navigating ambiguity in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Curiosity and practical interest in AI, automation, and emerging HR technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and a proactive mindset
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
Our team is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming interview experience for all candidates. If you require a specific accommodation during the application or interview process due to a physical or mental condition, please complete this Applicant Accommodation Form to notify our team. The form should only be completed if you need a specific accommodation.
AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.
Vacancy Notice: This job posting represents an existing vacancy that we are actively seeking to fill.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed.
Base Pay Range:
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If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.
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