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We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.
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.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 days per week.
At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.
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.
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
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 and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.
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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.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
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What We Do
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) transformed financial services by introducing commission-free stock trading and democratizing access to the markets for millions of investors. Today, Robinhood, through its subsidiaries, lets you trade stocks, options, futures (which includes event contracts), and crypto, invest for retirement, earn with Robinhood Gold, and access an expert-managed portfolio with Robinhood Strategies. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood puts customers in the driver’s seat, delivering unprecedented value and products intentionally designed for a new generation of investors.
Additional information about Robinhood can be found at www.robinhood.com.
Why Work With Us
At Robinhood, we are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. Every role can make a real impact. We’re a team of builders, doers, and bold thinkers who thrive in a high-performance environment and take pride in raising the bar for ourselves and the millions of customers we serve.
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