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Saronic Technologies · 14 hours ago

Senior People Systems Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. This role leads the strategy, implementation, and long-term management of all People systems across the company, overseeing core HRIS and the broader people tech ecosystem.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingMarine TechnologyMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 boarder 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

Qualification

HRIS administrationEnterprise-level HRISSystem implementationsData governanceExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsTroubleshootingProject managementAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

Saronic Technologies

Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.

Founded in 2022

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees