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Early Warning® · 1 month ago

Director, People Analytics and HR Automation

Scottsdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$154K/yr - $193K/yr

12+ years exp

Early Warning Services is a trusted name in payments, having powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years. They are seeking a Director to lead People Analytics within the HR organization, focusing on building a Center of Excellence for HR Technology and Analytics, driving digital transformation through automation and data-driven insights.

Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and lead the People Analytics CoE, responsible for developing and maintaining enterprise-level people data models, dashboards, and predictive insights

Deliver data-driven insights and storytelling that guide strategic workforce planning, retention, inclusion, and engagement initiatives

Partner with Finance, Strategy, and Business Units to align people metrics with organizational goals and drive evidence-based decision-making

Establish governance frameworks, data integrity protocols, and responsible AI standards, in partnership with IT, to ensure ethical, transparent, and compliant use of HR data and automation

Define data taxonomy, key metrics, and reporting standards to ensure consistency and accuracy across all HR and business dashboards

Lead the design, implementation, and governance of automation solutions that streamline HR operations, reduce manual workload, and improve service delivery (e.g., robotic process automation, self-service workflows, case management)

Partner with HR functional leaders (Talent, Total Rewards, Learning, HR Operations) to reengineer processes for scalability and consistency, ensuring automation aligns with policy, compliance, and employee experience goals

Develop a roadmap for HR digital enablement, aligning automation and system enhancements with enterprise technology strategy

Serve as the HR Technology and Analytics thought leader, advising HRBPs and business leaders on automation and analytics opportunities

Build organizational capability by partnering with the Learning and Development team to train HR teams on analytics literacy, digital tools, and automation adoption

Partner with IT, Data, and Security teams to ensure integration, scalability, and compliance of HR systems and solutions

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of HR technology, data, and process improvement professionals – either directly or indirectly via matrixed reporting

Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement, empowering HR to deliver greater value through digital enablement

Qualification

People AnalyticsHR AutomationWorkdayData AnalyticsAI AwarenessPredictive InsightsPower BITableauUiPathStakeholder ManagementCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field

12+ years of progressive HR, analytics, or process transformation experience, with at least 3–5 years in leadership or CoE roles

Proven success implementing HR technology, automation, or analytics solutions at scale

Deep understanding of HR processes, data structures, and systems, particularly Workday ServiceNow HRSD or Case Management, etc

Demonstrated expertise in people analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Visier) and automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate)

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills; able to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams through storytelling, impactful documentation and powerful presentations

Drug and background screen

Preferred

Experience leading an HR or People Analytics Center of Excellence in a mid-to-large enterprise environment

Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in HR (e.g., predictive attrition, skill matching, career mobility)

Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with a track record of influencing through insights and innovation, including influencing various levels of leadership, individual contributors and teams

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

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