People Technology Manager

TravelPerk

TravelPerk

IT, People & HR
Barcelona, Spain
Posted on Sep 23, 2024

About Us

We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.

Our aim is to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivalled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform and access to 24/7 customer support we’ve become the leading all-in-one travel management solution.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2024 we raised $104 million in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel.

About the Role

At TravelPerk, we’re gearing up for an exciting new phase of growth and reimagining how we support and engage our people. Our mission is to work smarter and faster, minimising effort across the employee lifecycle. Fewer clicks, less complexity, and fewer assumptions. More powerful insights and innovative solutions.

As our People Tools & Systems Manager, you’ll lead the optimisation of our tech stack, drive innovation, and ensure an exceptional employee experience at every stage. Reporting to the VP of People, this is a senior individual contributor role, and you’ll be pivotal in shaping a forward-thinking, tech-driven People team.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Own and Optimise the People Tech Stack: Lead the implementation, integration, and ongoing management of HR systems, including HiBob, Greenhouse, CultureAmp, Udemy, Notion, and Looker.
  • Champion Data-Driven Decision Making: Partner with the People team and stakeholders to ensure accurate collection, management, and reporting of HR data.
  • Drive Process Improvements: Identify opportunities for automation and simplification to transform key processes like recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
  • Vendor Management: Build strong relationships with external providers to ensure we get the best tools, support, and value for our investment in HR technologies. Lead RFP processes when exploring new solutions.
  • User Training and Support: Empower employees to navigate People tools effectively, creating a culture where everyone has the resources they need to succeed.
  • Ensure Compliance and Security: Ensure our People Systems comply with legal and data protection requirements. Partner with IT to maintain high security standards and protect employee information.
  • Lead System Upgrades & Rollouts: Oversee the implementation of new systems or upgrades, working closely with internal teams to ensure successful adoption and rollout.
  • Manage M&A Integrations: Lead the integration of HRIS systems during mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data migration, systems consolidation, and integration of employee records and processes.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • HR Systems Expertise: Proven experience managing HRIS and related tools. Expertise in system integrations, process automation, and managing data across multiple platforms.
  • Analytical Mindset: Strong skills in data analysis and the ability to turn data into actionable insights. Experience with reporting tools like Looker is a plus.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: A talent for troubleshooting system issues and implementing innovative solutions to optimize processes.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into user-friendly language for non-technical teams.

Our Benefits

  • 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
  • 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
  • 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
  • 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events;
  • 💙 A mental health support tool for your wellbeing;
  • 📒 Exponential growth & personal development opportunities.
  • 🫶 VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice.
  • 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.
  • 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office.

How We Work & Values

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our Barcelona or London Hub. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

We provide relocation assistance for specific roles. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case-by-case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—, and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

You can check about our values here. We'll guide you through our culture and explain how it will underpin your success in this role.

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