Director, Analytics and HR Automation

Director, People Analytics and HR Automation

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At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses. Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

• Lead the People Analytics CoE, developing and maintaining enterprise-level people data models, dashboards, and predictive insights.
• Deliver data-driven insights and storytelling to 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 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 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 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.
• Advise HRBPs and business leaders on automation and analytics opportunities, building organizational capability with Learning and Development 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, directly or through matrixed reporting.
• Foster a culture of innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement to deliver value through digital enablement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive HR, analytics, or process transformation experience, with 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, Service Now HRSD or Case Management.
• 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; ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional teams through storytelling and impactful presentations.
• Drug and background screen.

• Experience leading an HR or People Analytics CoE in a mid-to-large enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning 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 across leadership and teams.

Working conditions are a normal office environment. Role is primarily sedentary and involves extensive computer use. May require occasional standing, walking,…