Director, HRIS and People Analytics

Avnet • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, HRIS & People Analytics is responsible for leading the strategy, implementation, and optimization of Avnet’s HRIS and people analytics capabilities. This role ensures the effective use of HR technology and workforce data to drive data-driven decisions, improve employee experience, and support business objectives. The Director leverages strong collaboration skills to partners closely with HR leadership and related process/product owners, IT, finance, and business stakeholders to build advanced reporting, analytics, and workforce insights.

Requirements

• Typically 10+ years including 5+ years of management experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, Service Now).
• Oversee HRIS architecture, integrations, and system upgrades.
• Ensure data governance, data integrity, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Partner with IT to manage system security, access controls, and technical integrations.
• Build and lead the organization’s people analytics function.
• Develop and improve workforce dashboards, predictive analytics models, and executive reports.
• Provide insights into key HR metrics.
• Translate HR data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Design and maintain HR reporting frameworks using tools.
• Deliver executive-level dashboards and workforce insights.
• Establish standardized reporting processes across HR functions.
• Manage vendor relationships and HR technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate and implement new HR technology solutions.
• Drive automation and digital transformation within HR operations.
• Lead and develop an HRIS team of managers, analysts, data analysts, and technology specialists.
• Promote data literacy within the HR organization.
• Establish and communicate best practices for HR data management and analytics.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Finance, IT, and executive leadership.
• Support workforce planning and organizational design initiatives.
• Provide analytics support for HR strategic initiatives, projects, and M&A activities.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree