People Operations - People Systems Leader

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The People Operations - People Systems Leader, is responsible for overseeing a team to shape and deliver a forward-looking People & Culture ("P&C") technology strategy and roadmap. Working in close partnership with other P&C teams (including shared services, payroll, benefits, and compensation), IT and business stakeholders, the role ensures P&C systems are optimized for performance, usability, efficiency and scalability. The postholder will guide and lead a technical people systems team and drive the adoption of digital solutions, automation, and AI to enhance process reliability, data integrity, and the overall employee experience. As a member of the People Operations Leadership team, this role will also collaborate with a team of peer leaders to cross-functionally support the design and execution of the wider People Operations objectives and deliverables.

This role is open globally as hybrid (3 or more days a week in the office) in Carlsbad, London, or other Viasat offices or fully remote from any location. The role will require occasional travel internationally as needed.

• Lead the planning and execution of the P&C technology strategy and systems roadmap, aligned with business priorities.
• Act as the functional owner for all P&C systems, ensuring effective governance, usability, and optimization.
• Partner with IT, P&C, Legal, Cybersecurity, and external vendors to manage system performance, security, integrations, and upgrades.
• Oversee data quality and integrity across all P&C systems, ensuring accurate, reliable, and compliant information.
• Own P&C data governance & security, including defining how data is stored, accessed and protected.
• Oversee compliance with GDPR and related privacy regulations, in partnership with related stakeholders.
• Lead applicable P&C platform integration and design.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver system enhancements, reporting/analytics solutions, and self-service tools that improve operational efficiency.
• Drive adoption of digital tools, automation, and AI capabilities to improve the employee and manager experience.
• Monitor emerging trends in P&C technology and recommend innovative solutions to support continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to People & Culture colleagues and business leaders on P&C systems capability and usage.
• Effectively manage and guide the team responsible for delivering all aspects of the people systems.

• Experience leading a team of HR experts through complex organizational transformation and evolution.
• Proven experience in P&C technology, systems architecture, and/or HRIS leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of entire suite of P&C systems (e.g., HRIS systems such as Workday and SuccessFactors or similar, payroll systems, timecard systems, applicant tracking systems) and their configuration, optimization, and integration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team to develop and execute technology roadmaps in partnership with IT and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into system solutions.
• Experience in managing system upgrades, integrations, vendor relationships, and third-party integrations.
• Excellent understanding of data governance, data integrity, and reporting best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Track record of delivering process improvements through digital tools, automation, or AI.

• Experience in a global or complex organizational environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with agile or project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of P&C operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience leading related P&C functions such as payroll, talent, reward.
• Exposure to advanced analytics, predictive modelling, or AI in P&C applications.
• Relevant professional or technical certifications in P&C systems or enterprise technology.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.