Sr. Director, People & Culture AI & Transformation
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- A monthly Connectivity Plus stipend of $150 to support remote work-related expenses
- An annual $200 home office reimbursement
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
