Global People Data & Technology Specialist

The Global People Data & Technology Specialist is part of a forward-thinking People & Culture team responsible for administering, optimizing, and evolving Sage’s global HR technology ecosystem, including learning, performance, HRIS, compensation, and related platforms. This role combines hands-on HR technology expertise, strong analytical thinking, and a continuous improvement attitude to solve complex problems at the intersection of people and technology. Your New Role Projects & Transformation Drive global HRIS implementations and transformation initiatives to standardize and globalize People & Culture processes, streamline operations across regions, and deliver an integrated, seamless employee experience through connected systems, data, and workflows Conduct user acceptance testing, quality assurance, issue tracking, and post-launch validation activities. Support change readiness activities by preparing training materials, user guides, communications, and rollout support resources. Identify practical opportunities to improve system processes, user experience, and operational efficiency based on day-to-day platform use. System Administration & Optimization Administer, configure, and maintain global HR technology platforms, including HRIS, learning, performance management, and compensation systems. Monitor system performance, data accuracy, and user access to support reliable day-to-day platform operations. Fix system issues, identify root causes, and coordinate resolution with vendors, IT, or internal collaborators as needed. Support system updates, releases, testing, and configuration changes to improve functionality, efficiency, and user experience. Maintain system documentation, including configuration details, process guides, testing records, and user support materials. Integration & Data Management Support the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of integrations across HR technology platforms. Review integration outputs and data feeds to help identify errors, gaps, or inconsistencies between connected systems. Perform routine data audits, cleansing, and validation to support accurate and reliable P&C data. Assist with testing data flows, system updates, and integration changes in partnership with IT, vendors, and data teams. Maintain documentation for integration processes, data mappings, audit results, and recurring data management activities. Reporting & Analytics Prepare, maintain, and distribute recurring P&C reports and dashboards covering important information such as hiring, performance, learning, total rewards, and DEI. Respond to routine and ad hoc reporting requests by gathering requirements, pulling data, and presenting information in a clear and usable format. Review report outputs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before distribution. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, including data pulls, validation, formatting, and follow-up corrections. Assist with dashboard updates, report enhancements, and basic process improvements to improve reporting efficiency and user experience. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for HR technology questions from P&C team members and employees. Coordinate with vendors to track system issues, follow up on support tickets, and assist with enhancement requests. Partner with IT, Security, and Data teams to support system access, compliance, security, and operational requirements. Assist with vendor evaluations by gathering information, documenting requirements, and supporting comparison of available options. Communicate system updates, changes, and support resources to collaborators to help promote effective system use. Essential Skills Technical Skills Hands-on experience administering and supporting multiple HR technology platforms, such as Workday, Oracle HCM, Docebo, SuccessFactors, Team Tailor, or similar systems. Working knowledge of HR system configuration, user access, security roles, workflows, testing, and routine system maintenance. Strong Excel skills, including data cleanup, validation, manipulation, reconciliation, and basic analysis. Understanding of HR data structures, data quality, integrations, and data flow between connected systems. Experience creating, maintaining, and validating reports and dashboards using HR systems or business intelligence tools. Ability to support system updates, releases, configuration changes, troubleshooting, and user acceptance testing. Analytical & Problem Solving Strong analytical attitude with the ability to investigate system issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical resolution steps. Diligent with a structured approach to solve, data validation, and process review. Able to analyze data, reports, and system outputs to identify errors, trends, gaps, or inconsistencies. Comfortable working through ambiguity in a complex, multi-system environment while advancing issues appropriately. Able to prioritize competing issues and resolve problems efficiently while maintaining accuracy and service quality. Interpersonal & Communication Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical collaborators. Collaborative and service-oriented, with the ability to build effective working relationships across P&C, IT, vendors, and business teams. Customer-focused approach with a commitment to timely follow-up, practical support, and high-quality outcomes. Able to gather collaborator needs, clarify requirements, and communicate system updates, issues, and resolutions effectively. Able to manage multiple priorities and collaborator requests while maintaining responsiveness, accuracy, and professionalism. Mindset & Ways of Working Curious and proactive, with a strong learning attitude and willingness to build expertise across HR technology platforms, processes, and tools. Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment while staying connected, responsive, and accountable. Diligent and quality-focused, with a commitment to accuracy, documentation, and consistent follow-through. Adaptable and resilient in a changing environment, with the ability to adjust priorities and remain effective as business needs evolve. Continuous improvement attitude, with a practical focus on making systems, processes, and user experiences more efficient and effective. Can you be our new Global People Data & Technology Specialist? Preferred Skills Experience supporting or working with HR technology platforms such as Workday, Oracle HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Docebo, Team Tailor, ServiceNow HR, or similar systems. Familiarity with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or built-in HR system reporting tools. Exposure to workflow automation, API integrations, system connectors, or tools that improve process efficiency. Understanding of HR data quality, integrations, data mapping, and data flow between systems. Familiarity with workforce reporting, DEI metrics, employee lifecycle data, or people analytics guidelines. Interest in emerging HR technology, including AI-enabled tools, automation, and digital employee experience solutions. Awareness of data privacy and confidentiality requirements, including GDPR or other regional privacy standards. Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new systems, improving processes, and helping build a modern global People Technology function. Qualifications Equivalent professional experience in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, HR Technology, or a related field; degree preferred but not required. HR technology certifications, such as Workday, SAP, Oracle or ServiceNow HR, are a plus. Project management experience or certification is a plus. If you have a disability and you need any support d