People Technology Director

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are adding a People Technology Director to our growing Human Resources division in Seattle, WA. As the Senior People Technology Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design, enhancement, and integration of our enterprise HR technology ecosystem, with a primary focus on Workday (HRIS). You will act as a systems architect, implementation strategist, and trusted advisor, ensuring our people technology stack aligns with the long-term strategic direction of the business and supports a high-quality employee (user) experience. You will manage complex system initiatives and projects across Workday and other HR platforms (e.g., ATS, LMS), provide architectural guidance, oversee project delivery, and partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (within HR and IT) to shape and execute a modern, scalable, and integrated people technology landscape. . Additional responsibilities include:

• Serve as the principal architect of our HR technology ecosystem, with deep responsibility for Workday configuration, governance, and integration.
• Lead strategic HR technology projects end-to-end - from business requirements to system design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Provide architectural leadership and technical oversight across all HR systems, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and future-state capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and IT partners to proactively identify solutions that improve data flows, system efficiency, user experience, and platform scalability.
• Stay current on emerging HR technologies and trends, particularly around AI and automation, offering innovative ideas and insights that drive continuous improvement.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• 7+ years of experience in HR technology with deep Workday configuration and architecture expertise.
• Demonstrated success implementing and integrating HR systems (e.g., Workday, ATS, LMS), with strong project leadership skills.
• Proven experience translating functional HR needs into technical system design and implementation strategies.
• Broad understanding of enterprise architecture principles, system interoperability, and data governance.
• Experience managing technology roadmaps, assessing vendor platforms, and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR Technology, or related discipline-or equivalent experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.

• Bonus: Familiarity with emerging HR tech trends, such as AI-driven tools, self-service automation, and digital workflows.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $157,900- $240,100 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.