MVP, HR Technology - Stamford - Gartner Inc.

Description

About the role

People are at the heart of what we do at Gartner; we drive Gartner's growth through our people. In HR Systems, we improve associate productivity and experience to drive Gartner's growth through scalable, technology‑enabled HR processes. We design for future growth while supporting today's critical priorities. Gartner's HR systems and processes are critical to driving business results across our global workforce. This role provides leadership in harnessing technology to enable business value across our portfolio of HR processes, improving productivity and experience by empowering our associates with the tools they need to drive Gartner's growth. The ideal candidate is a visionary with a passion for leveraging technology to empower people, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and deliver measurable business impact. This senior leader should be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of technology industry trends, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in driving organizational change and talent management.

Job Responsibilities

HRIS Strategy and Operations

• Develop, and partner with IT to execute, a comprehensive HR technology strategy that delivers scalable, globally‑consistent, technology‑enabled HR processes that drive business results.
• Partner with Gartner stakeholders to align HR Technology roadmaps with business priorities, and translate business requirements into effective technology‑enabled HR solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying innovations that can accelerate business and associate outcomes.

User Experience

• Prioritize user experience in HRIS design and functionality, fostering an intuitive and efficient platform that meets our associates in their flow of work.
• Understand Gartner's associate lifecycle and drive digital innovation that enables progressive people processes.
• Implement strategies to gather user feedback and combine with operational metrics to improve the HR Technology portfolio to meet evolving needs.
• Partner with key stakeholders on change management and communications initiatives, aligning HR Systems activities with HR priorities to communicate changes, manage expectations, and drive user adoption.

Data Governance and Security

• Oversee data governance and security across the HRIS portfolio to ensure associates have access to the tools and information needed to drive business results, while maintaining compliance with regulations and safeguarding sensitive information.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement robust data protection protocols.

Vendor Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with HRIS vendors, ensuring their solutions align with Gartner's priorities and deliver meaningful business and associate value.
• Negotiate contracts and oversee service level agreements, in partnership with IT and Procurement, to optimize vendor partnerships.

Organizational Leadership

• Manage HRIS as a business, establishing success metrics and regular management reviews to drive business outcomes, improve associate experience and support economic priorities.
• Build a resilient team of highly‑engaged associates with the skills and leadership capabilities to deliver sustainable business results across all levels of HRIS.
• Manage HR Systems capacity through rigorous planning, prioritization, investment and collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver on HR's mission‑critical priorities.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, agility, and continuous improvement within the HR technology function.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, automation, and workforce technology; advise on their strategic implications.
• Continue to optimize and maximize our HCM (Workday) in collaboration with key stakeholders and our vendor partners. Develop a strong partnership with Workday and other vendors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading HR technology transformation in a large, global, and complex organization.
• Deep expertise Workday, AI, data analytics, cloud‑based HR platforms, and digital workforce solutions.
• Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire, influence, and drive change at all levels.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 21,000 associates globally who support ~14,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That's why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer?

Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Salary & Compensation

Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 208,000 USD - 261,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Our talent acquisition team will provide the specific opportunity on our bonus or incentive programs to eligible candidates. We also offer market‑leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at or by sending an email to

Job Requisition ID

107720

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