Executive Director, People Intelligence and Technology

The Executive Director, People Intelligence & Technology provides enterprise leadership for the HRIS and People Intelligence functions, with accountability for advancing the organization’s HR technology ecosystem, workforce analytics, reporting, and people data strategy. This role partners closely with HRLT and senior functional leaders to develop and implement a multi-year people technology and analytics roadmap that strengthens HR operations, improves workforce insights, and enables more consistent, data-driven decision making across the business.

This leader provides governance, direction, and operational leadership for Workday and related HR platforms, HR data governance, reporting, analytics, integrations, and technology enablement. They lead HRIS and People Intelligence leaders and partner with HRLT, IT, Finance, Payroll, and business stakeholders to drive roadmap execution, ensure data integrity and compliance, improve user experience, and deliver scalable solutions that enable HR strategy and business outcomes.

This hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters and requires work onsite 3 days a week.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year people technology and analytics roadmap aligned to HRLT priorities, enterprise business objectives, and workforce strategy.
• Provide enterprise leadership for HRIS, People Intelligence, workforce analytics, reporting, integrations, data governance, and related HR technology capabilities.
• Serve as the senior functional owner for Workday, including configuration oversight, optimization, release management, security governance, reporting, integrations, and roadmap planning.
• Lead leaders and teams responsible for HRIS administration, people analytics, reporting, integrations, data governance, platform optimization, and technology enablement.
• Direct the development and delivery of workforce analytics, dashboards, scorecards, predictive insights, and executive reporting to support strategic business decisions.
• Establish enterprise standards for HR data governance, data quality, reporting consistency, privacy, security, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence; People Practices, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and IT, Finance, and business leaders to translate needs into scalable technology and analytics solutions.
• Identify and responsibly advance automation, AI-enabled capabilities, and digital employee experience solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, compliance, and service delivery.
• Oversee vendor relationships, technology contracts, service delivery, platform performance, investment planning, and budget management for HR technology solutions.
• Champion change management, training, communication, adoption, and success measures for HR technology initiatives and People Intelligence capabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, Analytics, or related field
  • A minimum of three years of additional experience would be considered in lieu of applicable degree
• 10 years Progressive experience in HR technology, HRIS, people analytics, systems management, and HR operations
• 7 years Leadership experience managing HRIS, analytics, reporting, and technology teams
• 5 years Advanced Workday experience including configuration oversight, security, reporting, business processes, releases, and optimization

Preferred Requirements:

• Workday Pro certification strongly preferred, with deep expertise in at least two Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, or Prism, and working knowledge across related modules.
• Prior Workday partner, consulting, or large-scale implementation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex HR technology, workforce analytics, and business insights to executive and senior leadership audiences.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, actionable business recommendations.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $199,000 - $240,000. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

The position is also eligible for a bonus and RSUs.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave

• 401(k) retirement plan 

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools

• Tuition assistance and education coaching

• Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family

• Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.