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Position Overview
International is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Associate Director, HR Technology & People Data Strategy to lead the evolution of our HR technology ecosystem, people data capabilities, and digital HR transformation agenda.
This role is a key enabler of International's HR transformation journey. As the organization continues to modernize HR service delivery and expand shared capabilities, this leader will help shape the future of HR technology, workforce analytics, and digital employee experiences.
By connecting technology, data, and business strategy, the Associate Director will drive operational excellence, strengthen workforce insights, improve decision-making, and position the organization to take advantage of emerging capabilities in analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
This leader will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy, governance, and roadmap for HR technology platforms, workforce data, analytics, and integrations across the employee lifecycle. The role serves as a critical partner to Human Resources, Information Technology, Payroll, Finance, Shared Solutions, and business leaders to ensure technology and data solutions enable operational excellence, actionable workforce insights, and an exceptional employee experience.
The Associate Director will oversee a complex portfolio of HR systems and strategic vendor partnerships while leading transformational initiatives that modernize HR service delivery and strengthen organizational capabilities in workforce analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
This position is ideal for an experienced leader who combines business acumen, systems thinking, and technical expertise with a passion for continuous improvement and digital transformation.
Responsibilities
HR Technology & Digital Strategy

• Lead the HR technology, people data, and digital HR roadmap aligned with business and transformation priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of the HR technology portfolio, including core HR, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, learning, compensation, workforce management, and reporting solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, employee experience, and business outcomes.

People Data & Analytics

• Lead enterprise workforce data, reporting, analytics, and governance strategies.
• Deliver executive reporting, dashboards, and actionable workforce insights that support talent, workforce planning, retention, compensation, and organizational effectiveness decisions.
• Establish standards for data quality, security, compliance, and accessibility.

Technology Architecture & Transformation

• Oversee HR systems architecture, integrations, and data management practices to ensure a secure, scalable, and connected ecosystem.
• Lead HR technology programs including implementations, upgrades, process redesign initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive effective governance, change management, stakeholder engagement, and adoption across transformation initiatives.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Lead technology assessments, business case development, vendor evaluations, and strategic sourcing activities.
• Manage key vendor relationships and governance processes to ensure service quality, innovation, and value realization.
• Partner with HR, IT, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to support technology decisions and contract management.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team responsible for HR technology, analytics, reporting, and project delivery.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 9 years of HRIS experience
• At least 5 years of management experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 7 years of HRIS experience
• At least 5 years of management experience

OR

• At least 12 years of HRIS experience
• At least 5 years of management experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Experience leading HR technology, HRIS, people analytics, or digital HR transformation functions.
• People leadership experience managing teams and complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Manufacturing, industrial, automotive, unionized, or multi-site environments.
• Shared services or global HR operating models.
• AI-enabled workforce solutions and responsible AI principles.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, Agile, SAP SuccessFactors, analytics, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading enterprise HR technology ecosystems, including SAP SuccessFactors HRIS, (Employee Central), payroll (Employee Central Payroll), recruiting, learning, workforce management, compensation, and service delivery platforms.
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors and related HR technology solutions.
• Experience supporting integrations, APIs, data governance, reporting, analytics, and enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Experience with workforce analytics, executive reporting, and visualization tools such as Power BI, SAP Analytics, Tableau, SQL, or similar technologies.
• Proven success leading HR transformation initiatives, technology implementations, and operating model changes.
• Experience leading RFPs, vendor selection processes, contract negotiations, and strategic vendor governance.
• Strong executive stakeholder management, project leadership, and change management capabilities.

Benefits and Compensation
This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.
Company Overview
About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@International.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
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