Data and Analytics Director

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

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A Brief Overview
The Data and Analytics Director is an experienced and strategic-minded individual that drives the development and execution of strategic initiatives under the guidance of senior leadership and partners. This role for the Data Enablement function will be responsible for creating an environment where data is easily accessible, well-managed, and effectively used to drive decision-making and innovation within an organization. This role involves leading data enablement initiatives, fostering a data-driven culture, and ensuring data quality and compliance.

Locations
United States (Remote)

What you will do

• In partnership with all business units, lead multiple high-profile, cross-functional projects and initiatives of varying timelines simultaneously across a distributed set of key partners without direct ownership of resources.
• Strategy Development
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive data enablement strategy.
  •  Align data enablement initiatives with the organization’s strategic objectives.
  •  Leads multi-functional data strategy discussions, develop roadmaps in conjunction with other teams and across a highly matrixed organization, resulting in impactful value and scalable plans to support the business
  •  Participates in Data transformation initiatives focusing on: (1) Strategic roadmap, (2) Value driven outcomes, and (3) Data Literacy
• Drive the execution of strategic initiatives, projects, and insights and analytics opportunities including the development of project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Program Management & Operations
  • Oversee and coordinate multiple and related projects ensuring they align with strategic objectives and are delivered as expected
  •  Ensure the team has smooth operations to enable their success
  •  Allocate resources across projects to optimize performance.
  •  Streamline and improve operational processes to enhance efficiency.
  •  Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational efficiency.
  •  Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Communication
  • Communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
  •  Foster collaboration between different departments and teams.
  •  Collaborates with technology teams to incorporate data architecture principles to increase consistency and interoperability of data across the enterprise
• Continuous Improvement
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the team
  •  Identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes as needed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies that may impact the organization and continuously develop professional knowledge and skills.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion.
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years' experience in data and analytics or related field with a proven track record of success in driving operational excellence. 

Skills and Abilities

• Critical thinking, the ability to break complex problems down into component parts and solve issues creatively. 
• Ability to understand business objectives and requirements and convert them into solution designs and/or project plans. 
• Experience planning and deploying business initiatives or participating in enterprise-wide projects. 
• Experience building business cases and assessing return on investment. 
• Experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints. 
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and change management skills. 
• Ability to use data to inform decision making. 
• Ability to summarize and present complex topics effectively to a wide audience. 
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with critical deadlines, and to maintain effectiveness and professionalism when experiencing change in work tasks and/or the work environment. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with various levels in an organization. 
• Collaboration skills with the ability to form trusted relationships, including key internal and external partners to achieve common goals. 
• Highest level of integrity and discretion in managing of confidential information. 
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills. 
• Expert level of proficiency in MS Office Suite 

Travel Requirements
25% travel may be required

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The salary range for this role is $119,200 to $314,800. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings:  https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904  

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.