Director, HRIS & Analytics

Advanced Energy•Denver, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director, HRIS and Analytics, will own the development and implementation of the global human resources technology platform to ensure accurate data and effective system processes. This position will sit in the Information Technology Department and partner closely with the Human Resources team. The role is responsible for the administration, functionality, and strategic evolution of AE's global SAP SuccessFactors platform, including all SuccessFactors modules (Learning Management, Compensation and Variable Pay, Recruiting, Onboarding, Goals and Performance), data governance, integrations with other enterprise systems, HR reporting, workforce planning analytics, executive people dashboards, predictive workforce insights, and the implementation of Employee Central. This role bridges the gap between HR strategy and technological execution, ensuring that HR processes are scalable, efficient, data-driven, and equipped to deliver an exceptional employee experience. The Director will also establish and advance AE's people analytics capabilities, transforming workforce data into actionable insights that support talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, retention, productivity, and executive decision-making. This position demands a strong people leader with a transformative outlook, a continuous improvement mindset, solid project management skills, and a deep understanding of both HR practices and technology trends.

Requirements

Demonstrated technical expertise with multiple software applications and ability to learn new software as needed.
Strong project-based experience managing multiple high-complexity HR projects simultaneously and experience in effectively communicating and negotiating resource, cost, and timeline information to our internal and external customers.
Understanding of business process management, and ability to conduct business analysis and translate customer needs into technical specifications.
Solid understanding of HR processes, terminology and best practices with the ability to apply knowledge to the assessment of data and development of metrics.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong verbal, written communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Works well with all levels of management and employees.
Demonstrates innovation and creativity by continually improving internal processes.
Knowledge of Human Resources functions.
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Microsoft Project experience preferred.
10 years progressive, relevant experience in HRIS or IT required with 3 to 5 years of HRIS team management experience.
Demonstrated experience with SAP SuccessFactors, specifically leading SAP SuccessFactors implementation.

Responsibilities

Define and implement a technology strategy and roadmap for HR technology to support growth and deliver an effective employee experience.
Partner with HR leaders to identify business requirements and deliver technology-enabled solutions across Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, and HR Operations.
Build strong relationships with business leaders to provide strategic guidance on HR technology capabilities and opportunities.
Lead HR technology architecture, data governance, and multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
Evaluate emerging technologies, market trends, and business needs to identify opportunities that create competitive advantage.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HRIS applications, including SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.
Lead, develop, and support the HRIS and Analytics team.
Own HR reporting, dashboards, and people analytics capabilities, including self-service reporting tools and end-user training.
Develop and deliver SuccessFactors reporting and analytics solutions that support business objectives and decision-making.
Design and deliver training, documentation, and ongoing support to maximize user adoption and satisfaction.
Manage relationships with external HR technology vendors and consultants, including contract negotiations and service performance.
Own enterprise people analytics, including workforce dashboards, key HR metrics, and executive reporting that support talent, organizational, and workforce planning decisions.
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, data quality, and accessibility.
Stay current on HR technology, AI, analytics, self-service, and mobile solutions to enhance HR service delivery.

Benefits

Market-based base pay
Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
Short and long-term disability and life insurance
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
8 hours of paid volunteer time off
8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
Company matched 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance