Director, HR Technology Strategy

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Job Summary:

The Director, Talent & Culture Technology Strategy will be an essential resource for the Human Resources department. The Technology Strategy Director will work closely with the HR and Information Technology teams to recommend future-state technology strategies to foster a culture of data-based decision-making, streamline HR processes, and enhance the employee experience.

Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Be a technology thought-leader in HR, leveraging new technologies – particularly machine learning and AI-based tools – to reimagine HR service delivery.  Research and identify new and emerging technologies that will enhance the organization's operating efficiency and support enhanced customer service
• Lead the development of Talent & Culture’s short and long-term technology strategy by collaborating with Senior Leadership to identify areas where improvements in efficiency, productivity, or quality can be made, creating and carrying out strategic business plans
• Provide a consultative view into strategy development for all of Talent & Culture’s functional areas
• Build a strong,  collaborative relationship with the IT Data and AI team, ensuring HR’s technology strategy remains aligned with overall company strategy
• Optimize the organization's technology resources and recommend future technology direction and new technology initiatives
• Partner with Senior HR Leadership to foster a culture of data-based decision-making within HR
• Within the scope of HR technology, identify and support the implementation of process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability while learning the HRIS system/current HR tools

• Ensure technology strategy is compliant with laws/regulations

Experience:

• Perferred Bachelor's degree iin Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline/experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of corporate experience, including prior management experience
• Minimum of 7 years of multi-disciplined HR experience 
• Experience with business process improvement strategies
• Experience with any one of visualization tools like Spotfire/Tableau/Power BI or other business intelligence tools
• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to influence others and well developed leadership abilities to create a positive rapport with others
• Strong organizational skills and comfort interacting with different lines of business, IT and senior management
• Programing and business intelligence skills
• Proficient in effectively communicating to a wide range of audiences, both written and oral
• Ability to evaluate and learn new technologies quickly, keeping up to date on new emerging technologies.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability in planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in alignment with organizational objectives
• Ability to work with all levels of the company, from front-line employees to senior leadership
• Broad and in-depth understanding of human resources policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources
• Proficiency in working independently in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Human resources experience
• HR technology experience

Working Conditions

• Open office environment
• Hybrid schedule 3 days in the office
• Some overtime required as special projects arise.
• Minimal required travel to other locations, occasional overnight travel to other offices as needed (15% of the time)
• Ability to work in an open office environment (sitting, walking, standing meetings, typing)

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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