Director of HR Technology & Workforce Analytics

Columbus McKinnon Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is seeking a Director of HR Technology and Workforce Analytics to define, build, and execute a global HR technology, data, and people analytics strategy. You will report to the CHRO and develop a multi-year roadmap, governance, and practical tools to turn workforce information into trusted business insight.

You will collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and the IMO, leading digital-transformation, data governance, and executive dashboards to inform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, or Human Resources with analytical focus.
• 10+ years of progressive HR technology, HRIS, workforce analytics or digital HR experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing professional teams and strategic enterprise initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale global HR technology implementations and transformations.
• Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors, including Employee Central and related modules.
• 3+ years of hands-on BI experience, ideally Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience managing complex global integrations, system architecture and data governance frameworks.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide change.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global, multi-year HR technology, data, and workforce analytics strategy aligned with corporate objectives, integration priorities, scalability, compliance, business value, and employee experience.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the CHRO, HR Leadership Team, and business leaders on HR technology, artificial intelligence, automation, workforce analytics, and emerging digital capabilities.
• Lead enterprise HR digital-transformation initiatives and establish governance for prioritization, investment decisions, delivery, change management, and adoption.
• Define and build the HR Technology and Workforce Analytics operating model, team capabilities, resourcing plan, and service expectations.
• Own enterprise HR systems architecture and integration strategy across HR, benefits, talent management, learning, and workforce planning platforms.
• Chair HR technology governance processes, including prioritization, change management, security, compliance, and investment decisions.
• Establish global HR data governance standards, data quality controls, and master data management practices.
• Partner with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure appropriate controls, system security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead day-to-day operations, stability, and support of SAP SuccessFactors and connected HR systems, including service levels, ticket management, incident resolution, and end-user support.
• Manage the SuccessFactors release cycle, configuration changes, regression testing, and system documentation.
• Provide Project Management for end-to-end delivery of HR technology projects, including requirements, design, build, user acceptance testing, cutover, and hypercare, against defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Execute HR data migration, system consolidation, and transition services exits tied to acquisition integration in partnership with the IMO and IT, ensuring accurate payroll, benefits, and finance integrations.
• Manage role-based security, periodic access reviews, segregation of duties, and audit evidence for HR systems within SOX/ITGC scope.
• Drive training, communications, and adoption measurement to ensure new capabilities are effectively used by employees, managers, and HR.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive people analytics strategy that enables workforce planning and executive decision-making.
• Develop executive dashboards and predictive analytics capabilities related to turnover, talent acquisition, succession, talent development, and labor costs.
• Deliver workforce insights and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors as appropriate.
• Build and maintain an HR data model or semantic layer that brings together SuccessFactors, payroll, recruiting, learning and finance data
• Own the HR technology budget, investment planning, and business case development for future technology initiatives.
• Negotiate strategic vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring financial efficiency and optimization of technology investments.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives that maximize return on investment.
• Build, develop, and lead a global HR Technology and People Analytics organization.
• Establish organizational capabilities, workforce plans, succession strategies, and talent development programs for the HR technology function.
• Mentor leaders and subject matter experts while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

HR technology ecosystems

HR data structures

system integrations

reporting

data governance

Power BI

Executive communication

builder mindset

vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Data Science/HR with analytical focus

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Microsoft Power BI

Job description

Columbus McKinnon Corporation is seeking a Director of HR Technology and Workforce Analytics to define, build, and execute a global HR technology, data, and people analytics strategy. You will report to the CHRO and develop a multi-year roadmap, governance, and practical tools to turn workforce information into trusted business insight.

You will collaborate with HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Cybersecurity, and the IMO, leading digital-transformation, data governance, and executive dashboards to inform