Associate Director leading HR initiatives and operational excellence in global services at Guidehouse. Managing HR operations, service delivery, and stakeholder engagement across Human Capital functions.
Responsibilities
Operationalize and provide leadership for HR initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and change management best practices.
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR Service Desk and Employee Services delivery models, ensuring operational excellence and best-in-class employee experience.
Drive towards global HR Shared Service delivery model so that foundational responsibilities can be serviced and supported onshore and offshore.
Serve as an advisor and escalation point for complex HR transactions, bridging the gap between stakeholders, technology leads, and HR support teams.
Manage the strategic operations of the HR Service Desk, ensuring HR tickets in ServiceNow are addressed and resolved in accordance with established service level agreements.
Oversee HR ServiceNow implementation projects and enhancement activities, partnering with other HR functional areas to translate business requirements into actionable configuration items.
Identify and mitigate risks in HR Shared Services operations, proactively addressing gaps in documentation, processes, or compliance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree; Four (4) years additional professional experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Ten (10)+ years of progressive HR experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role within Human Capital Shared Services or HR operations with demonstrated success managing teams and large-scale projects.
3+ years of direct experience with Workday (HCM and process optimization) and case management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow).
Proven ability to lead in a matrixed, challenging environment with a strong focus on customer service and operational excellence.
Demonstrated knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven ability to manage high-volume operations while maintaining strategic focus.
Strong analytical, project management, and communication 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
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