About Riot Platforms

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. 

Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows the Company to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

 Riot is a Bitcoin-driven industry leader in the development of large-scale data centers and bitcoin mining applications. The Company’s vertically integrated strategy spans Bitcoin mining, engineering, and the development of large-scale data center projects designed to support the growing demand for high-density computing. Riot currently operates Bitcoin mining facilities in central Texas and Kentucky, with engineering and fabrication capabilities in Denver and Houston. The Company is now expanding into data center development, strengthening its position as a foundational builder in the digital economy. 

Key attributes we are looking for

At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure. 

We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast-paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.   

About the role

The Sr. Director, People Technology & Transformation role is the primary architect and executive lead for Riot Platforms’ enterprise-wide HR technology ecosystem. This role is responsible for the strategic design, hands-on implementation, and continuous optimization of all systems supporting the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the SVP, People Operations, the incumbent serves as a critical bridge between People Operations, IT, and Finance, ensuring that the HR tech stack is a scalable, high-performance engine that supports Riot’s growth and operational complexity.

This is a transformation-focused leadership role that requires a rare blend of high-level strategic vision and deep technical "hands-on" proficiency. The leader is accountable for bringing together legacy system silos and replacing them with a cohesive, integrated, and data-driven infrastructure. Success in this role is defined by the ability to deliver iterative, high-impact technical solutions, ensuring that people data is a strategic asset for the entire enterprise.

Essential Functions

• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Develop and execute a multi-year People Technology strategy that prioritizes scalability and organizational agility.
• Lead the strategic evaluation and selection of enterprise People Technology platforms, conducting comprehensive gap analyses of current systems to determine "optimize vs. replace" strategies that align with Riot’s long-term scalability.
• Establish and chair a cross-functional People Technology Governance Council (HR, IT, Finance, Ops) to set enterprise standards and manage system investment priorities.
• Partner with IT to ensure HR system integrations align with broader organizational technology strategy and infrastructure requirements.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, focusing on automation, AI-driven insights, and the elimination of manual HR processes.

Hands-On Platform & Integration Management

• Serve as the technical owner for the HCM, ATS, LMS, and all downstream people-related applications.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in whiteboarding integration flows, auditing system configurations, and managing complex data exchanges.
• Collaborate with Finance and ERP teams to maintain a robust data bridge between HR and Finance systems, ensuring accuracy in headcount, cost allocations, and compensation modeling.
• Evaluate and implement enterprise integration platforms to enhance cross-application functionality and data accessibility.
• Manage the full lifecycle of vendor relationships, from initial market scan and technical RFP leadership to contract negotiation and ensuring SLAs meet performance and connectivity standards.

Data Governance, Operations & Analytics

• Define and enforce rigorous data governance, security standards, and privacy protocols (e.g., SOC2, GDPR) across the HRIS portfolio.
• Design and manage a tiered support model to provide high-quality system administration and end-user support for both corporate and field-based teams.
• Drive data analytics maturity by defining requirements for self-service reporting, dashboards, and predictive analytics to support strategic workforce planning.
• Oversee system administration, release management, and the continuous improvement of existing People Technology platforms.

Change Management & Adoption

• Lead technology adoption initiatives to deliver iterative improvements aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with Learning & Development team to develop training and communication strategies that ensure high user adoption across all systems.
• Foster a culture of experimentation and agility, constantly iterating on system design based on user feedback and operational metrics. 

Qualifications

• Experience:
• • A minimum of 12 years experience integrating HR systems across the employee lifecycle within complex organizations.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, enterprise-wide system transformations in a complex, systems-heavy environment, with a strong focus on change management, automation, and analytics to drive business outcomes.
  • Highly skilled in leveraging HR technology to enable operational excellence, innovation, and enhanced user experience.
  • Deep expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing operating models that deliver measurable improvements in performance, efficiency, service quality, and compliance.
  • Deep knowledge of governance, compliance, and risk management at scale, particularly within a HR context.

• Skills & Competencies:
• • Technical Fluency: Ability to speak the language of developers and engineers and translate across business functions.
  • Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Ability to translate complex technical architecture into business outcomes for executive leadership, ensuring alignment across diverse and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong Financial Acumen: Extensive experience managing and optimizing budgets and demonstrating ROI on operational investments
• Education:
• • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401k plan with company matching
• Great medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from
• Long-term and Short-term disability
• Additional benefit options (Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, and more)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A fun company culture with tremendous growth opportunities!

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.