Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 151,000 - 302,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks an Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement to lead an AI-first HR operating model, modernizing workflows and driving analytics. You will partner with the CIO, oversee People Analytics and select HR COEs or Shared Services, and guide change management to enable strategic HR priorities.

You will build a future-state HR technology roadmap, enable automation, and ensure high-quality HR services across the organization through continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 10+ years HR leadership with technology initiatives and operating model transformation.
• Experience partnering with IT to develop HR technology roadmaps, evaluate solutions and build business cases.
• Experience deploying AI or automation to modernize HR workflows.
• Ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption of new technologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CIO to shape HR technology strategy and investment priorities.
• Lead AI-first HR transformation, redesign workflows, and automate routine work.
• Drive change management with training and process modernization.
• Advance People Analytics capabilities for proactive workforce insights.
• Oversee HR COE or Shared Services focusing on service quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR leadership

Change management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor evaluation

IT partnership

Tools

HR technology platforms

AI in HR

People Analytics tools

HRIS

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Mission

We are seeking an action‑oriented Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement to lead the design and implementation of our future‑state, AI‑first HR operating model. This leader will drive HR process modernization and AI‑enabled transformation, partnering closely with the CIO organization on HR technology strategy and investments, while overseeing People Analytics & Insights and select HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) or HR Shared Services. The goal is to deliver higher‑quality HR services by leveraging technology, AI, automation, and workforce insights to simplify operations and enable HR teams to focus on strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CIO organization to shape the HR technology strategy and roadmap, including solution evaluations, vendor selection, business case development, and investment prioritization.
• Drive AI‑first HR transformation by redesigning and simplifying workflows, deploying agentic AI and automation, and shifting routine work to technology‑enabled solutions.
• Lead organizational change and adoption of new technologies and ways of working through stakeholder engagement, training, and process modernization.
• Advance People Analytics & Insights capabilities to deliver proactive workforce insights, forecasting, and decision support for HR and business leadership.
• Lead select HR COE functions and/or HR Shared Services, with a focus on operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement.

Core Partnerships & Direct Leadership

• Serve as the primary HR functional partner to the CIO organization, collaborating on technology strategy, solution selection, implementation, and ongoing modernization.
• Partner with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and enterprise Reinvention teams to align transformation initiatives with business priorities.
• Lead People Analytics & Insights and select HR COE teams and/or HR Shared Services, based on candidate experience and expertise.

How Success Is Measured

• Establishment of a jointly developed HR technology roadmap, investment strategy, and multiyear transformation plan.
• Successful deployment and adoption of AI‑enabled workflows that measurably reduce manual administrative work and free capacity for strategic HR activities.
• Improved HR service quality, efficiency, and employee experience through simplified processes and modern technology.
• Elevation of People Analytics to provide proactive, actionable insights that inform workforce and enterprise planning.
• Strong operational discipline and measurable improvements in areas of direct leadership responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including demonstrated success leading HR technology initiatives, operating model transformation, and cross‑functional change programs.
• Proven experience partnering with IT organizations to develop HR technology roadmaps, evaluate and select technology solutions, build investment business cases, and implement modern HR platforms.
• Experience deploying AI, automation, or emerging technologies to modernize HR workflows, improve service delivery, and drive business process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and work across technology, HR, and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing HR technology solutions in a federal contracting environment, including an understanding of security, regulatory, workforce clearance, and operational requirements.
• Experience leading People Analytics, HR Centers of Excellence, or HR Shared Services teams.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:$150,900-$301,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of theAccenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continue