Rubrik: Senior Manager, HCM Systems — Palo Alto, CA

About Rubrik

Rubrik provides data-security and resilience technology for organisations facing cyberattacks, malicious activity and operational disruption. Its recruitment material discusses protecting enterprise information, including data held in business software and cloud environments. The described portfolio includes security and protection for SaaS applications, with attention to access, backup and recovery. Its business connects the technical handling of information with an organisation's ability to keep critical data protected and to recover when normal operations are disrupted.

The position and its setting

Rubrik lists Senior Manager, HCM Systems in Palo Alto, CA, under reference 8301296. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: People
• Employer listing date: 20 October 2026

Subjects named in the job description

The posting mentions the following work areas. These references are not a separate list of compulsory certifications.

• Excel
• data analysis
• AI
• embedded systems
• audit
• recruitment
• training
• project management

Essential requirements and candidate background

• 8+ yrs HR systems experience, including 3+ yrs with Workday and any modern ATS system
• 4+ years experience in people management
• 4+ years of project management including managing multiple complex technology projects simultaneously with full responsibility for client mgmt, requirements gathering, change mgmt, reporting, business process change, and support roll-out
• AI experience - preferably with Claude as well as AI embedded functionality in HR systems
• Proficient using Google Sheets and Excel + Jira tools for data analysis and modeling
• Efficient at compiling lists of 100+ requests, categorizing, analyzing, and recommending prioritization with SLAs and a roadmap to complete the work (or cancel/defer requests)
• BA/BS (or equivalent) in Business, Information Systems, HR, or similar field
• The minimum and maximum base salaries for this role are posted below; additionally, the role is eligible for bonus potential, equity and benefits
• The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location
• Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
• US Pay Range
• $180,600 — $271,000 USD

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: Greenhouse, Docebo, Qualtrics, Jira, other Analytics / data warehouse tool experience is a plus

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Advertised location: Palo Alto, CA

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Senior Manager, HCM Systems vacancy is not an offer for reference 8301296; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

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How to apply to Rubrik

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Rubrik posting below and match the title and reference 8301296.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Palo Alto, CA position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: Excel

Excel examples should identify the task, the data and the checks used to avoid an incorrect result. Explain whether you built a reporting workbook, reconciled records, automated a process or maintained an existing model.

Relevant skills

• AI/ML
• Excel
• data analysis
• AI
• embedded systems
• audit
• recruitment
• training
• project management