People Systems Manager

United States, California, Pleasanton 4301 Hacienda Drive (Show on map) Jul 20, 2026

Make Your Mark: The People Systems Manager plans and directs the establishment and ongoing administration of Human Resources Information Systems to support short- and long-range Human Resources goals. The People Systems Manager will work closely with the HR team and employees at all levels and will also have the sharp focus and organization skills required to keep track of the data, dates, policies, processes and details that fuel a healthy and functional company and culture.

You'll Get To:

• Act as a proactive systems expert, involved in implementations, technical SME for department, system-related projects, maintain all systems, staying up-to-date on system upgrades, new functionality.
• Responsible for reporting and analytics as defined by Director of HR.
• Ensures data integrity and compliance in all HR documents, systems, and tools including the HRIS and all shared drives.
• Proactive management of HRIS and department tools including ownership of all file data feeds for benefits carriers; responsible for the build and maintenance of connectors for cross-system functionality and single sign-on.
• Problem solve and troubleshoot, in a timely manner, all system issues for HR Team, department leadership, and individual employees while communicating frequently and involving all key stakeholders.
• Work with OD, HR, and Talent Acquisition to partner on full expression of department tools and systems as needed.
• Liaise and partner with IT and other departments to ensure data integrity; including troubleshooting any issues with file feeds, data imports, and other program interfaces.
• Frequently educate and train HR team on HR systems, tools based on release and upgrade cycles.
• Manages relationships with software and hardware vendors and ensures the development of proper training and documentation for system use and maintenance Cross-train other HR team members to allow for full coverage/load-balancing as needed.
• Administer and obtain management approval on contract renewals for all HR systems and tools; calendar yearly renewals, deadlines, and updates.
• HR System implementation execution; including platform design and build, testing, troubleshooting and training.
• Create and run reports and provide analytics from multiple systems.
• Functional understanding of data compliance for other countries CAN, EMEA, APAC, etc.
• Assist with tools RFP process.
• Must be able to demonstrate time management finesse while taking on projects simultaneously.
• Performs projects as assigned by Senior Director, People Operations and Systems.

• Ability to use advanced-level tools in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of organization
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of responsibilities and goal achievement
• Ability to understand how role fits within overall corporate strategy and to proactively recommend and/or implement appropriate changes
• Ability to see big picture while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work independently, multi-task, follow through, and meet deadlines within an entrepreneurial team and customer-focused work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to end users with limited technical knowledge
• Excellent customer service skills (both internal and external).
• Strong presentation skills. Ability to build rapport and trust with all levels of the organization
• Exceptional technical skills
• Knowledge of Workday
• Knowledgeable of HR information systems and report writing tools
• 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

We're Even More Excited If You Have:

• Degree in human resource management, computer information systems, or similar
• HR certification desirable (SPHR/PHR, SHRM-SCP/CP)

$143,000.00-$179,000.00

Pay Transparency Statement:

Placement within this range depends upon several factors, including the applicant's prior relevant job experience, skill set, and geographic location.

In addition to base pay, BlackLine also offers short-term and long-term incentive programs, based on eligibility, along with a robust offering of benefit and wellness plans.

We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring candidates have clear information about compensation expectations. For roles that include variable incentive components such as an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) or On-Target Earnings (OTE), the compensation structure may follow a split model - for example, a 50/50, 70/30, or 60/40 ratio between base salary and variable incentive.

BlackLine is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation that would better enable your success during the application or interview process, please complete this form.

* A technology-based company with a sense of adventure and a vision for the future. Every door at BlackLine is open. Just bring your brains, your problem-solving skills, and be part of a winning team at the world's most trusted name in Finance Automation! * A culture that is kind, open, and accepting. It's a place where people can embrace what makes them unique, and the mix of cultural backgrounds and varying interests cultivates diverse thought and perspectives. * A culture where BlackLiner's continued growth and learning is empowered. BlackLine offers a wide variety of professional development seminars and inclusive affinity groups to celebrate and support our diversity. BlackLine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, age, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, ancestry, color, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, medical condition, genetic information, or any other protected class or category recognized by applicable equal employment opportunity or other similar laws. BlackLine recognizes that the ways we work and the workplace itself has shifted. We innovate in a workplace that optimizes a combination of virtual and in-person interactions to maximize collaboration and nurture our culture. Candidates who live within a reasonable commute to one of our offices will work in the office at least 3 days a week.