Director, HR Technology & Data

ijm; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

IJM is seeking a Director, HR Technology & Data to provide strategic leadership and governance for IJM's global HR technology ecosystem, people data strategy, and workforce analytics. They will serve as the key advisor to HR and business leadership on workforce insights, HR systems, data governance, compliance, and technology innovation.

This role partners closely with leaders across GPS, Global Finance, GTS, GRL, and regional teams to enhance organizational effectiveness through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in IT/IS or equivalent.
• Ten years of progressive experience in HR Technology, HR Operations, HRIS, People Analytics, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop global HR technology strategy aligned with organizational priorities and own the long-term roadmap for HR systems like Workday.
• Establish governance for system configurations, security, integrations, release cycles, testing, UAT, training, and change management.
• Lead enterprise-wide HR technology transformation projects and ensure adoption, alignment with IT strategy, and compliance.
• Evaluate emerging HR technologies (AI-enabled solutions) to improve employee/manager experience and data protection.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Information Systems or related field

Job description

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Director, HR Technology & Data to work closely with the VP, HR Operations to provide strategic leadership and governance for IJM's global HR technology ecosystem, people data strategy, and workforce analytics. They will serve as the key advisor to HR and business leadership on workforce insights, HR systems, data governance, compliance, and technology innovation. This role partners closely with leaders across Global People Support (GPS), Global Finance, Global Technology Solutions (GTS), Global Risk & Legal (GRL), and regional leadership teams to enhance organizational effectiveness through data-driven decision-making and scalable technology solutions. Manages a global team of analysts and specialists to ensure effectiveness of systems and processes to deliver operational excellence.

This position is based in the Washington, DC area and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays & Thursdays). It reports to the Vice President, HR Operations and requires current authorization to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, now or in the future.

Responsibilities

HR Technology Strategy & Governance

• Develops and executes a comprehensive global HR technology strategy that is aligned with organizational priorities and owns the long-term roadmap for Workday and related HR systems and tools;
• Establishes governance frameworks for and manages system configurations, security, integrations, release cycles, and all facets of change management including but not limited to testing and user acceptance testing and training;
• Leads and collaborates on enterprise-wide HR technology transformation and projects, driving implementation, adoption, and ensuring alignment with the broader enterprise technology strategy; and
• Evaluates emerging technologies (i.e. AI-enabled HR solutions and automation) to improve employee and manager experience, ensuring all platforms support compliance, security, and operational excellence.

People Analytics & Workforce Intelligence

• Establishes a global people analytics strategy that supports workforce planning and decision-making, inclusive of predictive and descriptive analytics to monitor, identify, and assess workforce trends, risks, and opportunities;
• Leads the development of informative dashboards that translate workforce data into meaningful insights that drive recommendations to/for leadership (i.e. attrition, engagement, rewards, etc.); and
• Supports the building of a data-driven, evidence-based culture of decision making across GPS and IJM leadership as well as data literacy among HRPBs and managers.

Leadership

• Leads a global team responsible for HR Systems, reporting, analytics and data governance, providing strategic direction, coaching, and professional development to team members;
• Creates a high-performance culture focused on innovation, customer service, and continuous improvement; and
• Leads the development of global standards of data protection (inclusive of security and access), policies, definitions, and processes ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations governing cross-border data sharing.

Collaboration and Teamwork

• Serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce metrics, and HR technology investments and trends;
• Leads and/or participate on cross-functional teams to lend subject matter expertise for the accomplishment of goals;
• Collaborate with GTS and GPS leadership to identify and address system needs and enhancements;
• Collaborate with Global Finance on the delivery of interdependent processes and projects;
• Partners with GRL on HR Data Protection Policy and Processes; and
• Educates and trains system users on the effective use of self-service options and escalation protocols.

General Tasks

• Participate in IJM's community of spiritual formation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or certification in Information Technology, Information Systems, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Ten years of progressive experience in HR Technology, HR Operations, HRIS, People Analytics, or similar;
• Substantive experience supporting a m