Guidehouse

Director, HRIS and Data Analytics

Guidehouse

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: McLean • Illinois • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $197,000 - $328,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the enterprise-wide HRIS strategy and roadmap, including system selection, implementation, optimization, and ongoing operations (e.g., Workday, Applause, LMS, compensation tools)
  • Oversee day-to-day HR systems operations, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with internal policies and external regulations
  • Partner with IT and vendors to manage system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements
  • Build and lead a team of HRIS and people analytics professionals
  • Develop and execute a people analytics strategy aligned to business priorities
  • Deliver workforce insights through dashboards, predictive models, and ad hoc analyses (e.g., attrition, engagement, performance, workforce planning)
  • Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for executive audiences
  • Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, including data definitions, quality standards, and access protocols
  • Serve as the Human Capital data steward, ensuring consistent, accurate, and ethical use of employee data
  • Act as a strategic advisor to Human Capital and business leaders on leveraging systems and data for decision-making
  • Lead change management efforts related to new system implementations, process redesigns, and analytics adoption

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR operations, or people analytics, including 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Deep expertise in Workday highly preferred, or a similar enterprise HR platform
  • Proven experience building and scaling people analytics capabilities
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and data governance best practices
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
HRIS strategydata governancepeople analyticsdata integritydata securitydata compliancesystem implementationsystem optimizationpredictive modelingdashboard development
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementstrategic advisingchange managementteam buildingnarrative translationcollaboration