VP, HR Technology, Analytics & Employee Experience

Job Description

As the Vice President of HR Technology, Analytics and End User Experience, you will build and lead the future of HR technology, AI, and workforce intelligence at a global Fortune 500 technology company. You will partner with IT and HR leaders to develop and deliver an end‑to‑end HR technology roadmap centered on high impact technology and human‑centered design, and translate workforce data into actionable insights for WD’s rapidly evolving industry and global workforce.

In this role, you will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and lead a team of HR Analytics, Systems and HR Business Process owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise HR AI and digital transformation strategy; identify and implement high‑impact HR automation and AI use cases; oversee AI experimentation and scale successful pilots within the HR team. Partner with Legal and IT on AI governance.
• Architect the future of the HR platform, integrating intelligent technology with human‑centered design.
• Develop understanding of end‑user needs – conducting user research, usability testing, and feedback loops with employees and managers to continuously improve HR digital products.
• Manage HR technology as a product portfolio – prioritizing solutions, sunset legacy tools, and make build‑vs‑buy decisions.
• Define and execute the systems and processes needed for employee experience technology strategy (incorporating employee and manager personas) and the short‑ and long‑term HR tech roadmap to attract, hire, develop, and grow talent.
• Integrate HR systems into a seamless digital ecosystem, designing for outcomes that leverage AI possibilities.
• Bring the workplace and workforce technology together to deploy a digital mindset and drive unified experience with employees at the core.
• Develop a multi‑year workforce analytics strategy and translate workforce data into actionable insights.
• Build and scale the HR analytics function – from data infrastructure to executive‑level insights.
• Develop HR analytics capabilities – dashboards, workforce planning models, predictive insights.
• Guide global, matrixed organizations through transformational shifts, moving HR technology from operational delivery to strategic solutions that enable differentiation and operational excellence.
• Deliver employee experience platforms, advanced analytics capabilities, and large‑scale digital transformations across the full talent lifecycle.
• Partner with HR Talent Development, Talent Acquisition and FP&A teams to build workforce planning capabilities with senior leadership.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement across HR service delivery.
• Design a multi‑year enterprise people strategy, translate employee and stakeholder needs into roadmaps that scale, and partner with IT leadership to drive platform decisions that improve adoption, usability and enterprise efficiency.
• Develop an employee listening strategy – linking together the various internal and external data sets that reflect how potential, current and former employees feel about WD.
• Serve as executive advisor to CHRO and HR leadership team.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of 20 HR Analytics, Systems and HR Business Process professionals across a globally distributed organization, fostering a culture of innovation, results and excellence.
• Manage and optimize a $2M HR technology portfolio budget, including vendor contracts and licensing to ensure cost‑effective delivery.
• Own HR data governance framework, ensuring data quality, integrity and compliance with global privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA and APAC equivalents); partner with Legal, IT and Finance to define standards for HR data access, retention and usage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in HR technology, analytics and digital transformation.
• Experience implementing AI‑enabled tools and automation.
• Proven product, technology and analytics executive.
• Prior senior‑director, VP‑level or equivalent leadership in a global, complex organization.
• Experience as a strategist and thought leader in employee experience and HR technology.
• Experience integrating enterprise HR systems.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to translate data into business recommendations.
• Strong people leader, effective at managing diverse, high‑impact teams.
• Goal‑oriented, accountable and passionate about driving results.
• Demonstrated success in developing progressive global strategies and driving continuous improvement of people experiences in a global workplace.
• Experience successfully designing, facilitating and leading people and business transformation activities with executive stakeholders and cross‑functional partners.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills across levels with ability to persuade, influence and build enthusiasm and commitment.
• Proven track record of influencing, leading and facilitating large‑scale strategic initiatives with multiple senior stakeholders.
• Strong business insight and acumen with a keen ability to assimilate new information and leverage data and analysis for business decisions.
• Experience working globally with direct experience in Asia Pacific cultures and business markets. Experience in Japan, Thailand, India or Malaysia is a plus.
• Inclusive leadership style with emphasis on results and developing high‑performing team members.
• Agile and continuous learner with personal resilience and ability to lead through ambiguity and change.
• Deep expertise in platforms such as Workday, ServiceNow or similar HCM suites.
• Preferred experience in high‑tech, semiconductor or advanced manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• Location – The position requires an individual to be located at our San Jose headquarters.

EEO Statement

WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, military status, or any other legally protected characteristic. WD prohibits harassment based on these grounds as well. Our nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.

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