Senior People Tech Specialist

Title: Sr. People Tech Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US

Job Description:

About Pinterest:

 

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

 

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

 

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

 

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

We are seeking a skilled Senior People Tech Specialist to join our People Insights, Technology & Analytics team. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of advanced HR technology solutions—with a strong focus on optimizing Workday and other key people platforms. You will partner with stakeholders across HR, IT, and business teams to identify needs and opportunities, deliver scalable and user-centric solutions, and elevate the overall employee experience. Your responsibilities will include streamlining and enhancing core HR programs such as HCM, compensation, benefits, talent management, absence, and employee experience, as well as supporting system adoption through thorough testing, training, and launch support. 

 

 

 

 

What you’ll do:       

 

 

• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver high-impact, scalable HR technology solutions for projects spanning HCM, benefits, compensation, talent, performance, absence, and more.


• Analyze business processes and needs, translating them into innovative, efficient solutions through requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation.


• Assess Workday’s HR technology ecosystem to identify, recommend, and integrate advanced SaaS and cloud-based solutions—such as Workday Extend, Prism, and workflow automation tools—to streamline HR processes and improve employee experiences and operational efficiency.


• Champion the adoption of AI technologies by equipping the team with best practices and fostering a culture of experimentation to drive innovation in People processes.


• Enhance Workday system performance and data quality by identifying and responsibly integrating AI-powered solutions that streamline HR operations and deliver measurable impact across the employee lifecycle at Pinterest.


• Lead end-to-end delivery of HR transformation projects, ensuring effective integration, high user adoption, and alignment with organizational goals. Drive best practices in project management, documentation, testing, change management, and training.


• Develop and deliver comprehensive training materials and advanced support to empower HR partners and drive successful technology adoption.


• Promote technology governance, compliance (including data privacy and protection), and effective vendor management.


 

 

 

 

 

 

What we’re looking for:

 

 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.


• Tech-savvy HR Professional with 5+ years HR Tech experience, with significant hands-on expertise implementing, configuring, and supporting HRIS tools (Workday Experience Required).


• Proven ability to drive successful technology projects from concept through implementation, including process analysis, requirements gathering, solution design, and change management.


• Strategic, innovative thinker who can bridge the gap between technical and business perspectives, and who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment.


• Excellent communicator and collaborator experienced in stakeholder management, business analysis, and user training.


• Broad familiarity with HR domains like talent management, performance, compensation, benefits, onboarding, and a range of HR technology platforms 


 

 

 

 

 

 

In-Office Requirement Statement:

 

 

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.


• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration approximately two times per year and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

Relocation Statement:

 

 

•  This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. 


 

 

 

 

 

At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

 

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$98,561—$202,918 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.