Director, Analytics and Transformation - Hybrid

Director, People Analytics and Transformation - Hybrid

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What you’ll need to succeed as a Director, People Analytics and Transformation at XPO

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, HR, Business, or related field
• 7 years in HR analytics or workforce planning
• 3 years in leadership role with demonstrated experience managing teams across different countries and cultures to ensure global alignment and effectiveness
• Expert-level proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, Looker, Success Factors, and Microsoft Power Apps. Familiarity with Python, R, or other statistical tools.
• Experience with AI/ML models for workforce forecasting and attrition prediction using platforms such as Azure Machine Learning, IBM Watson, and Google Cloud AI.
• Strong understanding of HR data, data governance, and leadership reporting on people analytics

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree; experience with AI/ML applications in HR
• Experience leading through transformation and culture shift
• Demonstrates a strong intellectual curiosity and a structured approach to data exploration
• Proactively seeks patterns, trends, and insights that uncover root causes and inform strategic decisions; effectively translates complex data into clear, compelling narratives
• Maintains high standards of visual and narrative consistency across decks, dashboards, and reports
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and ability to influence and collaborate across diverse regions
• Ability to influence with a positive and professional attitude
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Delivers high-quality work consistently with attention to timelines, standards, and stakeholder expectations

Pay, benefits and more

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one
• Life and disability insurance
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 401(k) option with company match
• Education assistance
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day

• Reporting directly to the CHRO, lead the workforce analytics team and drive automation and process improvements across the global HR function
• Deliver actionable employee-focused insights, optimize processes, and enhance people-related decision-making; use predictive analytics to determine business strategies
• Partner with senior HR leaders and internal IT teams to evaluate and implement emerging HR technologies
• Serve as internal expert on HR data, AI platforms, and functionality to drive HR optimization and effectiveness
• Review current internal processes and practices to identify areas for technical or workflow automation
• Lead transformative work that shapes how we attract, develop, and retain talent at scale

Director responsibilities (percent time)

• 25% – Lead the Workforce Analytics function, setting vision and strategy aligned with company goals
• 20% – Drive automation and AI adoption in HR analytics, including predictive modeling and intelligent dashboards
• 15% – Oversee development and governance of enterprise-wide HR metrics and reporting standards
• 15% – Partner with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Operations to deliver strategic insights
• 10% – Lead continuous improvement initiatives in analytics processes, tools, and data quality
• 10% – Mentor and develop a high-performing analytics team
• 5% – Manage vendor relationships and external reporting obligations

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Salary: $ – $

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Human Resources

Industries:
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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