Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement

Accenture Federal Services • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an action-oriented Associate Director, HR Transformation & Enablement to lead the design and implementation of a future-state, AI-first HR operating model. The role drives HR process modernization and AI-enabled transformation, partners closely with the CIO organization on HR technology strategy and investments, and oversees People Analytics & Insights and select HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) or HR Shared Services. The objective is to improve HR service quality by using technology, AI, automation, and workforce insights to simplify operations and enable HR teams to focus on strategic priorities.

The Associate Director serves as the primary HR functional partner to the CIO organization and collaborates with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and enterprise Reinvention teams to align transformation with business priorities. The role leads People Analytics & Insights and select HR COE teams and/or HR Shared Services, depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

Success is measured by the establishment of a jointly developed HR technology roadmap, investment strategy, and multiyear transformation plan; successful adoption of AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual administrative work; improvements in HR service quality, efficiency, and employee experience; more proactive workforce insights; and measurable operational improvements in areas of direct leadership responsibility.

The stated base pay range for specified states and the District of Columbia is $150,900–$301,900 USD. Compensation varies based on factors including office location, role, skill set, and experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a variety of benefits, with further information available through the company’s benefits resource. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no fixed deadline.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading HR technology initiatives, operating model transformation, and cross-functional change programs.
• Experience partnering with IT organizations to develop HR technology roadmaps, evaluate and select technology solutions, build investment business cases, and implement modern HR platforms.
• Experience deploying AI, automation, or emerging technologies to modernize HR workflows, improve service delivery, and drive business process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, influence stakeholders, and drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and work across technology, HR, and business functions.
• Applicants for employment in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating, selecting, and implementing HR technology solutions in a federal contracting environment, including understanding security, regulatory, workforce clearance, and operational requirements.
• Experience leading People Analytics, HR Centers of Excellence, or HR Shared Services teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CIO organization to shape HR technology strategy and roadmaps, including solution evaluations, vendor selection, business case development, and investment prioritization.
• Redesign and simplify HR workflows, deploy agentic AI and automation, and shift routine work to technology-enabled solutions.
• Lead organizational change and adoption of new technologies and ways of working through stakeholder engagement, training, and process modernization.
• Advance People Analytics & Insights to provide proactive workforce insights, forecasting, and decision support for HR and business leadership.
• Lead select HR COE functions and/or HR Shared Services, focusing on operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary HR functional partner to the CIO organization on technology strategy, solution selection, implementation, and ongoing modernization.
• Partner with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and enterprise Reinvention teams to align transformation initiatives with business priorities.
• Lead People Analytics & Insights and select HR COE teams and/or HR Shared Services, based on experience and expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed