Senior Director, HRIS, Data Analytics & Compliance
Address: 106 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-05123-01106-2
Job ID 1634674BR
Job Summary
Leads the firm-wide development and execution of the transformative HR technologies and workforce analytics functions. This role is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, redesign and execution of the HRIS roadmap that advances the organization's digital HR capabilities and ensures that people data drives meaningful and actionable insights across the organization. Collaborates across the entire HR division and the enterprise, particularly with the Technology Function. This organizational leader has deep expertise in HR systems with a strong background in data analytics, governance, and business intelligence to deliver scalable and future-forward solutions.
Job Responsibilities
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Salary Range: $186500 - $320000 / Salaried
Leads the firm-wide development and execution of the transformative HR technologies and workforce analytics functions. This role is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, redesign and execution of the HRIS roadmap that advances the organization's digital HR capabilities and ensures that people data drives meaningful and actionable insights across the organization. Collaborates across the entire HR division and the enterprise, particularly with the Technology Function. This organizational leader has deep expertise in HR systems with a strong background in data analytics, governance, and business intelligence to deliver scalable and future-forward solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Defines and executes a multi-year HR technology strategy that aligns with enterprise goals and modernizes the HR operating model for long-term agility and scalability.
- Reimagines HR systems architecture by assessing current tools, identifying modernization opportunities, and implementing next-gen platforms. Ensures seamless integration and continuous improvement to deliver intuitive, streamlined user experiences.
- Owns and leads the end-to-end transformation of all HRIS platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, Kenexa Brassring, Salesforce), including vendor evaluation, roadmap development, reimplementation, or replacement of legacy systems to meet the evolving needs of the business.
- Establishes and leads a scalable HR technology governance framework, including data architecture, integration standards, and system security protocols. Accountable for driving process excellence and ensuring a strong control environment.
- Oversees project management and transformation initiatives using iterative project methods for system implementation or enhancement, including requirements gathering, testing, change management, training, and rollout.
- Ensures alignment of HR technology capabilities with overall HR and business goals.
- Partners with HR leadership, IT, Finance, and key stakeholders to redesign and optimize end-to-end HR processes, leveraging technology for automation and scalability.
- Leads the HR analytics and reporting function, including the development of dashboards, predictive analytics, and workforce metrics. Champions the evolution of HR data analytics—from descriptive to predictive.
- Leads the standardization and automation of strategic reporting insights to senior leadership on workforce trends, talent effectiveness, compensation transactions, compliance, and organizational health.
- Continuously scans the market for emerging HR technologies, methodologies and best practices. Embeds relevant innovations into HR operations to future-proof the organization and foster competitive advantage.
- Collaborates with COEs (Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management) to measure program effectiveness and drives evidence-based decision making.
- Partners across the HR function and the organization, particularly with the Technology organization.
- Leads, mentors, and develops a high-performing team of professionals focused on HR technology innovation and analytics excellence. Creates a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and delivery to support rapid digital change.
- Drives change management efforts related to system upgrades, new tool implementation, or process changes.
- Fosters a culture of innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
About Walgreens
Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.
Walgreens is the flagship U.S. brand of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader. Its retail locations are a critical point of access and convenience in thousands of communities, with Walgreens pharmacists playing a greater role as part of the healthcare system and patients care teams than ever before. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy provides critical care and pharmacy services to millions of patients with rare disease states and complex, chronic conditions.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits More Company information is available at www.walgreensbootsalliance.com.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in Human Resources, HRIS and/or HR predictive analytics and insights OR High School/GED and at least 11 years of experience in Human Resources, HRIS and/or HR predictive analytics and insights
- 8 years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR analytics, or related functions, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven success managing enterprise-level HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle Cloud HCM).
- Strong business acumen and ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams, managing large-scale projects, and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Must have experience working in at least one other area of an HR Operations/HR Shared Services/HR function
- Experience managing outsourced, offshored or contract labor
- At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace. At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
- Willing to travel up to/at least 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree/MBA
- 10+ years of progressive experience in HRIS, HR analytics, or related functions, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Expertise in data analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Visier, SQL, or Python.
- Experience working in a large, matrixed organization with a global workforce.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Salary Range: $186500 - $320000 / Salaried
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