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Director, HR Technology & Analytics
- Saint-Gobain (Malvern, PA)
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We are seeking a visionary and execution-focused **Director of HR Technology & Analytics** to lead our enterprise-wide deployment and long-term strategy for **Workday** , which will become the cornerstone of our HR technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings **deep, hands-on experience leading Workday implementations** across Core HR, Recruiting, Talent Management, Onboarding, Payroll, and Absence Management. This role will serve as the **Workday program owner** , accountable for system design, deployment, adoption, and optimization. In addition to Workday leadership, the Director will evaluate and rationalize our broader HR tech stack, guide system consolidation, and build a strategic roadmap that leverages **data, automation, and AI** to enhance employee experience and business performance. This is a high-impact opportunity to transform how we support 19,000 employees across North America through scalable, intelligent HR solutions.
This role will serve as the strategic and operational owner of our HR technology stack, working closely with HR leadership, IT, Finance and Business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technology solutions align with organizational goals, scale effectively, and empower our employees and HR teams. The ideal candidate brings a blend of Workday expertise, HR transformation experience, data-driven decision making, and a forward-looking approach to HR tech innovation, including the use of AI and automation.
Workday Implementation, Ownership & Optimization
+ **Lead Workday Implementation:** Direct the end-to-end implementation and go-live of Workday, ensuring effective configuration and deployment of modules—including Core HR, Recruiting, Talent Management, Onboarding, Payroll, and Absence Management—to meet business requirements with minimal disruption.
+ **Drive Post-Go-Live Stabilization:** Establish a robust support and governance model, including change management, to ensure sustained adoption, user satisfaction, and long-term system performance.
+ **Own the Workday Platform:** Serve as the enterprise owner of Workday, accountable for its roadmap, configuration, optimization, integrations, release management, and continuous enhancement. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues, improve usability, and drive platform value.
HR Tech Ecosystem Strategy (leveraging Innovation & AI)
+ Evaluate legacy platforms (e.g., Applicant Tracking & LMS (Cornerstone), Candidate CRM (Yello), Market Insights (Talent Neuron), Mentorship (Mentorcliq), Exit Interview, employee engagement tools) to determine fit, overlap, and timeline for consolidation or sunset in alignment with Workday expansion.
+ Optimize the overall HR tech stack with a focus on scalability and ROI.
+ Identify and integrate AI, machine learning, and automation opportunities into the HR technology roadmap.
+ Explore applications like Gen AI for talent intelligence, personalization, and efficiency.
HR Data, Reporting & Analytics
+ Lead strategy and execution for workforce analytics, dashboards, and reporting aligned with business priorities.
+ Promote data-driven decision making through centralized metrics and self-service tools.
+ Continued support of PeopleSoft through Workday implementation, data transfer, and ongoing historical data maintenance
Team Leadership & Vendor Management
+ Lead and develop a team of HR tech and analytics professionals.
+ Manage vendor partnerships (Workday, third-party tools), ensuring delivery excellence and innovation alignment.
Required Qualifications
+ **10+ years of progressive experience in HR technology** , including a **minimum of 5 years of hands-on Workday experience** . Proven track record of managing Workday in large, complex environments, with a strong preference for candidates who have led **at least one full-cycle Workday implementation** .
+ Deep expertise in **Workday HCM suite** , particularly in **Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll, Onboarding, and Absence modules** .
+ Proven track record managing **full lifecycle Workday deployments** and post-go-live stabilization efforts.
+ Experience in **large-scale change management, process optimization, and HR digital transformation** .
+ Strong understanding of **data governance, reporting, and HR analytics** .
+ Demonstrated success in developing **HR technology roadmaps** , innovation strategies, and AI/automation initiatives.
+ Prior experience in a **manufacturing or industrial company** highly preferred.
+ Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Bachelor's degree required; Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Workday Pro)
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
_What are our perks?_
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
_Why work for us?_
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .
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