Meet the Moment with Alteryx
We're living through a once-in-a-generation shift in how work gets done. Data, automation, and AI are quickly becoming the center of every business decision - and Alteryx is leading the transformation.
You'll be working on the challenges that sit at the heart of modern business. No matter your role, the work you do will help organizations move faster, see more clearly, and tackle questions that used to feel impossible.
If you're ready to meet the moment with innovation, curiosity, and excellence, there's a place for you here.
We’re reimagining the future of People & Culture at Alteryx—and we’re looking for a visionary leader to help us bring that future to life. As the Senior Director of People & Culture, AI & Transformation, you will define and drive our global AI strategy within P&C, leading the design, implementation, and scaling of AI-driven solutions transforming and reimagining how we work, make decisions, and create employee experiences.
This is a unique opportunity to build something from the ground up—shaping the future of HR through technology, automation, and analytics at a company that thrives on data innovation. You’ll partner closely with leaders across People & Culture, IT, Product and the business to identify opportunities where AI can transform the way we operate and turn those ideas into measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
Lead a Center of Excellence for People Innovation
Define the overarching AI strategy and roadmap for the People & Culture function, aligned with enterprise AI priorities and business goals.
Serve as the thought leader and evangelist for responsible AI adoption across HR, ensuring innovation is balanced with ethics, privacy, and compliance.
Partner with the P&C leadership team to identify high-impact use cases for AI, from talent acquisition and development to workforce planning and employee engagement.
Lead and inspire People Operations, Services and Analytics teams, transforming into a COE for AI driven innovation and operational excellence.
Reinvent the function shifting from reactive to proactive, predictive and automated solutions – building the engines that powers our People AI strategy
Drive Implementation and Execution
Translate strategic priorities into actionable projects—developing pilots, proof-of-concepts, and scalable programs that automate, augment, and optimize HR processes.
Oversee deployment of AI-driven tools, workflows and agents increasing productivity, creating efficiency, and moving with speed across the employee lifecycle.
Lead cross-functional partnerships with IT, Legal, and Security to ensure safe, compliant, and effective integration of AI..
Innovate and Inspire
Explore emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI, NLP, automation tools, conversational agents) to enhance HR efficiency and employee experience.
Create internal frameworks and training to elevate AI literacy across P&C and the broader organization.
Partner with Alteryx product, IT and data science teams to share learning and leverage internal innovation.
Who You Are
A strategic innovator who blends creativity with operational excellence—you see the art of the possible and make it real, while measuring strategic outcomes and ROI at each turn
Experienced in both HR and technology domains, with a strong grasp of how AI can drive value across the employee lifecycle.
A creative leader with a growth mindset – someone who wants to lead the way, challenge the norm, and says ‘why not?’ instead of ‘we can’t’.
A trusted partner to senior leadership, skilled at influencing and communicating complex concepts in simple, business-oriented terms.
A collaborative leader who empowers and grows high-performing teams.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in People Analytics, HR Technology, Digital Transformation, or related areas.
Proven track record of developing and executing AI or automation strategies within HR or enterprise environments.
Deep understanding of AI technologies, data strategy, and responsible AI principles.
Strong project leadership skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives from concept to implementation.
Proficiency in modern HR systems (Workday, Snowflake, Alteryx, Tableau) and familiarity with AI/ML applications or APIs.
Exceptional communication, change management, and storytelling skills.
Compensation
Alteryx is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation is determined by several factors, including but not limited to relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
The base salary range for this role in the United States is $181,000 - $240,000. This role is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 25% of base salary, based on individual and company performance.
In addition to base pay and bonus eligibility, this role includes clear forms of additional compensation, such as:
A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
An annual $200 home office reimbursement
Alteryx offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, including:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, and flexible time off
Mental health support and wellness reimbursement
Career development and education assistance
Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Benefits & Perks:
Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.
For roles in San Francisco and Los Angeles: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Alteryx will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
This position involves access to software/technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
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