Senior Manager of HR Tech Operations, Palo Alto Networks
$151-244k
5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA )
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
Posted today
Leading cybersecurity protections and software platform
1001+ employees
Posted today
$151-244k
5 days a week in office (Santa Clara, CA )
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HR Operations, HRIS, or a related HR technology field with hands-on experience in developing and implementing automation and AI solutions to challenges facing HR Operations. And at least 5 years as a people manager
- Proven experience in a management role, with a strong track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing technical teams
- Expert-level, hands-on experience with the Workday ecosystem, including deep functional knowledge of Workday HCM, Workday Recruit and related tools (Workday reporting, Prism, etc)
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to build complex analyses, models, and automations using tools like Google Sheets or Excel
- Demonstrated experience with AI and automation, including writing effective prompts for generative AI systems (e.g., Google GEM, ChatGPT, Glean). Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools is a significant plus
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change and build consensus across diverse, cross-functional teams
- A mindset of applied disruption, with the curiosity to challenge the status quo and a passion for improving and automating processes with modern technology
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; adept at identifying root causes, critically reviewing data, and implementing practical, scalable solutions
- A results-oriented approach, with a history of pushing yourself and others to achieve challenging goals and deliver on commitments in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to data integrity and quality
- Ability to produce clear, concise, and detailed technical requirements documentation
What the job involves
- The Senior Manager, HR Tech Operations is a pivotal leadership role responsible for steering the team that forms the technological backbone of our People organization
- You will lead a small team of professionals, overseeing the day-to-day support, optimization, implementation, and maintenance of our HR systems, with a primary focus on Workday
- The team also has a north star of implementing AI and Automation to simplify and streamline administrative processes
- This is an opportunity for a strategic leader to drive the future of HR technology at Palo Alto Networks, leading critical automation initiatives, enhancing core processes, and providing the expert technical guidance necessary to support our global People team and the wider organization
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of HR technology professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence
- Workday Enhancements & Roadmap: Partner with IT’s PeopleTech team, who own the Workday ecosystem, to provide day-to-day support to HR, People Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Employees and Manager, identify enhancements, develop detailed technical requirements, align on prioritization and roadmap,and support testing and implementation
- Workday Support: Oversee functions such as supervisory organization management, advanced reporting, position management troubleshooting, Workday Recruit troubleshooting, and the execution of EIB loads to ensure system integrity and efficiency
- AI, Automation & Innovation: Champion the future of HR automation by leading initiatives with tools like Gemini/Gems, Glean, UI Path, agents and others and developing robust process maps and governance to support automation opportunities. Partner with IT on AI efforts such as improving Palo Alto’s employee co-pilot and driving further adoption and automation
- Data & Analytics: Provide critical insights to leadership by developing and maintaining key metrics and operational dashboards in Workday and Tableau
- HR Operations Enablement: partner with HR Operations teams to drive AI and automation adoption, improve technical acumen, and enable the HR Operations teams to significantly improve efficiency and effectiveness
Our take
With cyber threats evolving at lightening speed, businesses need robust solutions to protect their data and infrastructure. And the global cybersecurity market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing cyberattacks and the adoption of digital transformation initiatives. Because of this, companies are seeking security platforms that can address these challenges efficiently.
That's where Palo Alto Networks steps in, a frontrunner in the cybersecurity arena. It offers a suite of AI-powered security solutions designed to safeguard enterprises across various sectors. Its platforms, such as Cortex XSIAM and Prisma AIRS, integrate advanced threat detection, zero trust architecture, and real-time response capabilities so organizations are ready to manage and mitigate risks.
Its leadership is evident too, with impressive growth and strategic partnerships. Recently the company surpassed $1.5M in sales through the Google Cloud Marketplace, highlighting the demand for its innovative security solutions. Additionally, a collaboration with AT&T aims to enhance cybersecurity offerings, further solidifying its position in the market.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Sep 2022
$34m
SERIES A
May 2022
$11m
SEED
Total funding: $45m
Company benefits
- Healthcare: We value your health and provide options so you can choose what best supports your lifestyle and personal health goals. Various nationwide plans — including Blue Shield of California, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, VSP, and more — are available to you and your family. Our providers offer the flexibility you want and the coverage you need
- Wellness: With a large on-site gym and daily, instructor-led exercise classes at HQ in Santa Clara, Palo Alto Networks actively supports employee fitness. Our juice bar, Gym & Juice, features fresh juice blends, a quick and nutritious option pre- or post-workout. And our ongoing wellness speaker series highlights the latest trends in health and wellness
- Development: Professional development is serious business at Palo Alto Networks, where the Talent Development team offers 25+ courses to help employees boost their careers and develop leadership capability
- Financial: Most roles are eligible for equity grants, and we now offer new hires a quarterly vesting schedule right away. We want you to be fairly compensated and rewarded as soon as you make an impact – on our team, that happens immediately! And because we consider every employee a stakeholder in our long-term success, we offer an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a 24-month lookback. From life insurance to health savings accounts, we provide ways to help you protect and grow your wealth. Palo Alto Networks offers both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, along with a company match of 50% to a max annual amount of $1,000
- Time Off: In addition to paid corporate holidays, Flexible Time Off programs empower our employees to balance their work schedules with personal time off. We offer 12 weeks of full pay for medical leave and 6 weeks of full pay for parental leave. As a company with strong ties to the military and veterans, we also offer 26 weeks of full pay for military leave
- Perks: Our corporate discount program provides employees with significant discounts on merchandise, travel and entertainment. We offer many on-site perks at headquarters, including cafeterias, fuel service, dry cleaning service, EV charging stations, and a company store. We also provide complimentary drinks, fresh fruit, and snacks in break rooms across our campus to help everyone power through the day. Life at Palo Alto Network
Company HQ
Santa Clara, CA
Leadership
Nikesh Arora
(CEO & Chairman)Previously the President and COO at SoftBank, CBO at Google, and CMO at T-Mobile.
Nir Zuk
(Founder & CTO)Previously CTO at NetScreen Technologies, which was acquired by Juniper Neworks in 2004. They also co-founded OneSecure where they served as CTO and was the Principal Engineer at Check Point Software Technologies.
Lee Klarich
(CPO)Initially joined Palo Alto in 2006 as the EVP of Product Management and became CPO in 2018. Prior to this, they were the Director of Product Management at Juniper Networks and a Product Line Manager at NetScreen Technologies.
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