People Operations, Data, and Technology Director

The Role

We're hiring a Director of People Technology, Data & Operations to build and own the operational infrastructure that scales Cadence's People function alongside the company.

This is a strategic and deeply hands-on role. You will own the People technology ecosystem, design and systematize end-to-end people operations processes, and build the data and reporting foundation that connects workforce intelligence to Finance and company-wide business decisions. You will report to People leadership and work closely with Finance, Legal, and Business Intelligence to ensure the People function delivers margin improvement and operational clarity - not just administrative support.

What You'll Do

• Own the full People technology stack - including HRIS implementation, AI-powered service desk deployment, and ongoing governance, integration, and access management across all platforms.
• Design, document, and operationalize scalable workflows and SOPs across the full employee lifecycle: recruiting operations, offer management, onboarding, job and compensation changes, and offboarding.
• Build the People data and reporting foundation - developing dashboards, automated pipelines, and workforce analytics that give People leadership, Finance, and executives clear, actionable insight into hiring, retention, and compensation.
• Integrate People data with Finance, Business Intelligence, and company-wide analytics platforms to support headcount planning, operational scaling, and executive decision-making.
• Drive significant AI adoption across the People function and the broader business - identifying where AI tools reduce manual work.