Senior Lead People Technology & Reporting

September 26, 2026

Responsibilities

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM’s platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S.

SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company’s advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada.

In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Senior Lead, People Technology & Reporting role supports the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday Benefits and Absence Management to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of benefits administration and leave processes. Contributes to the successful delivery of annual Open Enrollment, ACA administration, and ongoing Benefits and Absence operations by maintaining system configuration, supporting reporting, and ensuring data integrity. Partners with People Operations, Payroll, and Total Rewards to resolve system issues, improve processes, and enhance the employee experience.

Strengthens People

Technology capabilities through reliable production support, standardized configuration, quality assurance, and continuous process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce manual effort. This is an individual contributor role.

What you'll do

Contribute to the development of a comprehensive People Technology roadmap, including prioritization of key initiatives that support business and organizational goals.
Drive execution of the People Technology strategy and roadmap, independently leading complex, high-impact initiatives from requirements through deployment and ongoing optimization.
Serve as an advanced solutions architect for People Technology, evaluating, recommending, implementing, and supporting tools, features, integrations, and processes that improve P+C operations.
Analyze complex workflows and business requirements to identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and improved user experiences through technical solutions and industry best practices.
Provide advanced functional and technical expertise for core HCM administration and collaborate on the governance, quality, security, and integrity of people data.
Serve as a subject matter expert across current and emerging People Technology platforms used at SiriusXM, including Workday.
Stay current on People Technology trends and emerging capabilities and advise stakeholders on solutions that support organizational objectives.
Apply advanced expertise in requirements definition, functional specifications, analysis and design, system configuration, testing, data conversion, deployment, and production support.
Define and track key metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of technology solutions, reporting capabilities, and business processes.
Partner with Enterprise Solutions and other cross-functional stakeholders to support vendor relationships and software partnerships.
Develop comprehensive system documentation and enable users through training, knowledge sharing, and ongoing support.
Drive change management activities for People Technology initiatives to support successful adoption and sustainable business outcomes.
Collaborate with P+C, Enterprise Solutions, and other cross-functional stakeholders to provide technical guidance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Provide functional leadership and mentorship to People Technology professionals, sharing advanced expertise and helping develop capabilities across the team.
Ensure People Technology solutions and processes support applicable data privacy, security, and SOX compliance requirements.

What you'll need:

Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 5 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 4 years experience; or equivalent experience.
Extensive related experience in HR technology, HRIS, or People Technology, with advanced expertise in HCM system administration; Workday experience strongly preferred.
Proven success independently leading complex, enterprise-wide People Technology initiatives and system implementations.
Advanced HRIS knowledge across core HR processes, including applicant tracking, talent management, reporting, regulatory requirements, and compensation planning.
Workday production support experience within a steady-state organization with a mature system environment.
Previous Workday implementation experience, including configuration, testing, data conversion, deployment, and post-production support.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable functional and technical solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on user experience, data quality, and operational efficiency.
Experience defining metrics, developing reporting solutions, and using data to assess process and technology effectiveness.
Ability to influence and provide technical guidance to stakeholders across functions and levels without direct authority.
Demonstrated ability to mentor colleagues and provide functional leadership on complex technical work.
Experience partnering on vendor relationships and software solutions.
Knowledge of U.S. data privacy requirements and SOX compliance best practices.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and change management skills.

Skills:

People Technology / Advanced
Workday / Advanced
HRIS Administration / Advanced
Solutions Architecture / Advanced
People Data and Reporting / Advanced
Requirements Definition and Functional Design / Advanced
Systems Implementation and Production Support / Advanced
Process Optimization / Advanced
Data Governance and Compliance / Advanced
Stakeholder Management / Advanced
Change Management / Advanced
Technical Mentoring and Functional Leadership / Advanced

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be in the range of $113,600 - $150,000 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

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