People Systems and Projects Specialist

The Role: 

This role is tailor-made for a systems-minded HR professional who can design and implement with intention. As the People Systems & Projects Specialist at Lila, you’ll lead cross-functional initiatives that create structure without rigidity, clarity without control. Whether it's standing up a new HRIS, refining performance and compensation processes, or creating tools that help teams thrive, you’ll be the go-to architect and project driver for people-focused operations.

This is a P3-level role, ideal for someone who’s grown within the People function and is now ready to take on broader ownership, impact, and complexity.

What You’ll Do:

🔧 Systems Implementation & Optimization

• Lead the implementation of HR technology systems (HRIS, ATS, L&D platforms, etc.), from selection through rollout and support.
• Partner with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure system integrations support a seamless employee and manager experience.
• Translate organizational needs into workflows, automations, and digital tools that scale elegantly.

📐 Project & Program Management

• Scope and drive HR projects end-to-end—whether building a compensation review process or refining onboarding experiences.
• Manage timelines, dependencies, and communications across cross-functional teams.
• Identify risks and remove roadblocks early, keeping momentum without sacrificing quality.

🧠 Process Architecture

• Reimagine and optimize core People processes (e.g., performance reviews, promotions, offboarding) to be more intuitive, inclusive, and data-informed.
• Standardize what needs consistency, customize what requires nuance.
• Keep documentation crystal-clear for others to understand and adopt.

📊 People Data & Reporting

• Ensure data hygiene and accuracy across HR systems.
• Design reporting dashboards to empower decision-making at every level—from executives to hiring managers.
• Partner with People leadership to surface key metrics and insights.

🤝 Culture & Collaboration

• Work alongside HRBPs, Talent, and Operations to embed equity, empathy, and resonance into our infrastructure.
• Make sure our systems support a culture of belonging, not bureaucracy.
• Represent the People team in cross-functional conversations with clarity and confidence.

What You Bring:

✅ Experience & Impact

• You’ve had success in a people-focused role—whether that’s HR Business Partnering, People Ops, Talent Management, or similar. Maybe you built out onboarding from scratch at a startup, or drove change inside a large matrixed org. We care more about how you think and build than where you’ve done it.

🎓 Education or Equivalency

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field. We welcome those who’ve taken unconventional paths—bootcamps, certifications, military experience, or self-taught systems gurus are all encouraged to apply.

🧠 HR Knowledge

• Strong grasp of core HR topics like employee relations, performance, organizational design, and compliance. You stay current on trends, and are eager to explore new frontiers—like AI-powered HR tools, flexible work design, or skills-based org models.

📈 Analytical & AI-First Mindset

• You're confident using data to drive decisions. While no coding is needed, you're curious about AI and technology, and excited to experiment with tools that elevate the employee experience.

🌍 Inclusive Approach

• You're passionate about equity and belonging. Whether you led a DEI project, supported nontraditional candidates, or simply create space for others to shine, your track record shows a commitment to building teams where everyone can thrive.

💬 Communication & Influence

• Clear, adaptable communicator. You listen well, write cleanly, and can translate between technical and non-technical audiences. You build trust quickly and know how to collaborate across disciplines, cultures, and geographies.

🧩 Strategic Problem Solving

• You love a complex challenge. You see both the forest and the trees—zooming out to spot patterns, zooming in to fix what’s broken. You're solutions-oriented, empathetic, and driven to make systems more human.

🔄 Adaptability

• You’re comfortable in ambiguity and excited by change. Lila is growing fast—and you’re ready to learn, stretch, and wear a few hats along the way.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company making a real difference.
• Supportive, innovative work environment that values continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow with us.