Senior Director, HR Technology, Operations & Analytics

ABA - American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 175.000 - 185.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

DC location

Collegial environment

National impact

Zusammenfassung

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is seeking an experienced Senior Director, HR Technology, Operations & Analytics to advance HR systems, data strategy, reporting, and operations. You will partner with executive leadership to drive data-informed decisions, automation, and AI-enabled improvements across the HR function.

Reporting to the EVP, HR Operations & Employee Benefits, you will oversee the HR technology roadmap, governance, workforce analytics, compensation data analysis, and process

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of HR operations, analytics, or HRIS leadership.
• Experience with Workday HCM and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience with AI-enabled HR capabilities is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the HR technology strategy and roadmap.
• Evaluate and optimize HR tech solutions including Workday.
• Manage technology vendors and system enhancements.
• Lead HR process automation and standardization.
• Maintain HR dashboards and workforce analytics.
• Oversee governance, security, and compliance for HR data.
• Manage major HR technology implementations and change management.

Kenntnisse

Workday HCM

HR analytics

Data governance

HR reporting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Why Join ABA

Want to work for a great Organization? The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that:

• has Extraordinary People - ABA experts are the "go to" sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry.
• has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA's unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared.
• is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results.

Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!

Employer of Choice: ABA is recognized with a 2025 Great Company Culture Award and 2025 Great Place to Work designation!

Job Description

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director, HR Technology, Operations & Analytics to advance the evolution of our HR systems, data strategy, reporting capabilities, and operational processes. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and EVP, HR Operations & Employee Benefits, helping drive operational excellence, data-informed decision-making, and technology-enabled innovation across the HR function. Reporting to the EVP, HR Operations & Employee Benefits, the Senior Director will oversee the HR technology roadmap, HR systems governance, workforce analytics, compensation data analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will combine deep HR operational expertise with strong business acumen, analytical capability, and a passion for leveraging technology, including AI-driven solutions, to improve organizational effectiveness.

HR Technology Leadership

• Develop and execute the HR technology strategy and roadmap.
• Evaluate, and optimize HR technology solutions, including Workday and emerging AI-enabled capabilities.
• Manage technology vendors, investments, and system enhancements to ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to maximize the effectiveness of HR systems and tools.

HR Systems Governance, Security & Compliance

• Establish and maintain governance, security, and compliance standards for HR systems and data.
• Oversee access controls, system documentation, audits, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, privacy requirements, and regulatory obligations.

HR Operations Excellence

• Lead efforts to streamline and improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure operational consistency and scalability across recruiting, onboarding, compensation, benefits, talent management, and offboarding practices.

Data Analytics, Reporting & Compensation Support

• Maintain and develop HR dashboards, workforce analytics, and executive reporting.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and effective governance across HR systems.
• Support compensation planning, market pricing, salary benchmarking, incentive programs, and workforce planning through data-driven analyses.

Project & Change Management

• Manage major HR technology implementations, upgrades, and transformation initiatives.
• Develop business cases, project plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Measure outcomes and ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in HR operations, Business Analytics, HRIS, HR technology, or related leadership roles.
• People management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with Workday HCM, including reporting, security, business processes, governance, and optimization.
• Experience leading technology implementations and cross-functional projects.
• Strong background in workforce analytics, HR reporting, and data governance.
• Experience supporting compensation planning, market pricing, salary benchmarking, incentive programs, and workforce planning through data-driven analyses.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of system design and development frameworks and the ability to translate requirements into understandable actions for end-users at all levels.
• Ability to influence stakeholders using “soft power” and drive decisions across functions.
• Demonstrated project management and change management capabilities.

Preferred Certifications

• Workday Certification(s)
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR
• PMP, Agile, or comparable project management certification
• Data Analytics or Business Intelligence certification

This is an exceptional opportunity for a forward-thinking HR leader to help shape the future of HR technology, analytics, and operations while partnering closely with executive leadership to support ABA's strategic objectives.

Target salary range for role: $175,000.00 – 185,000.00

Salary Band Range: $129,220.00 - $178,930.00 - $228,640.00

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The American Bankers Association is the voice of America’s banks—the small, midsize, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men and help drive America’s economy. Please join us and become a part of a rapidly transforming industry that drives growth and innovation at home and around the world.