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Global People Data & Technology Specialist

SAGE Publishing

EngineeringFull Time$85k - $100k
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
August 20, 2026

Job Description

Role overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.