Senior Director, HR People Analytics and Workforce Planning

dallascollege; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a strategic Senior Director, HR People Analytics and Workforce Planning to lead enterprise-wide analytics and workforce intelligence initiatives, translating HR and operational data into actionable insights for senior leadership.

You will partner with HR, Finance, IT, Institutional Research, and college leadership to drive forecasting, headcount planning, and data governance while upholding responsible AI practices and data integrity in a complex organization.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with strong business acumen and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Successful candidates will bring experience in people analytics, workforce planning, business intelligence, executive reporting and cross-functional collaboration within a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide people analytics and workforce planning initiatives that support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex workforce data into meaningful insights and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario planning models, and talent intelligence strategies.
• Partner with leaders across the institution to support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Advance data governance, reporting standards, and responsible AI practices within Human Resources.
• Build and lead a high-performing analytics team while driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Job description

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Administrator Range E08

Salary Minimum

$116,483.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on-site roles.

After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.

Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Administrator

Shape the Future of Workforce Strategy at Dallas College

Dallas College is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking leader to serve as Senior Director, HR People Analytics and Workforce Planning. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide workforce decisions by transforming data into actionable insights that drive organizational effectiveness, talent strategy, workforce planning, and business outcomes.

As a key member of the Human Resources leadership team, the Senior Director will partner across HR, Finance, Information Technology, Institutional Research, and executive leadership to develop workforce intelligence strategies that support one of the largest community college systems in Texas. The successful candidate will help guide critical decisions related to talent, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, retention, compensation, and long-term institutional priorities.

Why This Role Matters

The Senior Director will lead the advancement of people analytics and workforce planning capabilities across Dallas College by developing innovative approaches to workforce intelligence, reporting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. This position will play a critical role in helping college leaders understand workforce trends, anticipate future workforce needs, and align resources to support student success and institutional excellence.

What You'll Have the Opportunity to Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead enterprise-wide people analytics and workforce planning initiatives that support strategic decision-making.
• Translate complex workforce data into meaningful insights and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Develop workforce forecasts, scenario planning models, and talent intelligence strategies.
• Partner with leaders across the institution to support workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Advance data governance, reporting standards, and responsible AI practices within Human Resources.
• Build and lead a high-performing analytics team while driving a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with strong business acumen and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. They are equally comfortable working with data, technology, and executive stakeholders, and have a passion for leveraging workforce insights to improve organizational outcomes.

Successful candidates will bring experience in people analytics, workforce planning, business intelligence, executive reporting and cross-functional collaboration within a complex organization.

About Dallas College

Dallas College is one of the largest community college systems in Texas, serving students across multiple campuses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are committed to providing opportunities for students, employees, and communities to thrive through education, innovation, and service.

Joining Dallas College means being part of an institution dedicated to student success, workforce development, and creating meaningful impact across the communities we serve.

Position / Job Summary

The Senior Director, HR People Analytics and Workforce Planning advances Dallas College's people analytics, workforce planning, and workforce intelligence strategy by transforming complex HR, workforce, financial, operational, and external market data into actionable insights and recommendations. The role is responsible and accountable for the annual and quarterly workforce planning cycle, enterprise workforce planning analytics, headcount and staffing forecasts, scenario modeling, executive and board-level reporting, and business intelligence solutions supporting organizational effectiveness, compensation, talent, retention, compliance, institutional efficiency, and operational excellence. This position partners across Human Resources, HRIS, Finance, Information Technology, Institutional Research, and college leadership to ensure data integrity, scalable analytics, effective reporting, responsible AI-enabled HR analytics, ethical use of employee data, and alignment with institutional priorities and budget planning.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead Dallas College's enterprise people analytics, workforce planning, and workforce intelligence strategy,