AVP, HR Technology

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking an AVP, Technology and Data to shape the HR technology and People Analytics strategy across the organization. You will partner with HR Digital and Data teams to build a modern HR technology footprint and an exceptional employee experience.

You will own the HR technology roadmap, drive investments, and lead modernization to deliver scalable, secure solutions that align with enterprise data strategy and business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading HR Technology, HR systems, or enterprise technology organizations within complex global environments.
• Significant experience leading and supporting Oracle HCM Cloud platforms and related HR technology solutions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale ERP, HR technology, or digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global HR Technology and People Analytics strategy aligned with HR, Technology, and business objectives.
• Own the HR Technology roadmap and investment priorities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and business goals.
• Lead the modernization and optimization of the HR technology ecosystem, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.

Skills

HR Technology

Oracle HCM Cloud

ERP Projects

Team Leadership

Digital Transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Crunchr

Azure data integration

Job description

Description and Requirements

When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.

The Opportunity

The AVP, Technology and Data will be responsible for developing strategies to support the HR Technology and People Analytics teams. This role will focus on building supporting and enhancing the HR Technology footprint in liaison with HR Digital and Data Teams and enable building a contemporary HR technology stack and best-in-class employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global HR Technology and People Analytics strategy aligned with HR, Technology, and business objectives.
• Own the HR Technology roadmap and investment priorities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, data strategy, and business goals.
• Lead the modernization and optimization of the HR technology ecosystem, ensuring scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience leading HR Technology, HR systems, or enterprise technology organizations within complex global environments.
• Significant experience leading and supporting Oracle HCM Cloud platforms and related HR technology solutions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale ERP, HR technology, or digital transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Financial services or other highly regulated industry experience
• Experience with workforce analytics platforms such as Crunchr
• Experience with Azure-based data and integration capabilities
• SAFe Agile experience or certification
• Experience leading major technology modernization and organizational change

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is 164,200 - 218,900. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [2] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.