AVP, HR Digital

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Transformation

• Set the strategy and lead the design, implementation, and execution of the HR technology roadmap, aligned with Agilent’s broader talent and business goals
• Collaborate with HR and IT teams to ensure the successful integration and optimization of HR systems

Technology & Innovation

• Oversee the adoption and optimization of HR technologies, with a strong emphasis on Workday HCM, Hana HR, and AI/automation
• Drive the rollout of AI across HR to enhance efficiency and user experience

Employee Experience & Service Excellence

• Champion a culture of employee-centricity and high-performance, ensuring HRSS supports meaningful and efficient moments that matter
• Leverage voice-of-employee (VoE) feedback, analytics, and benchmarking to continuously enhance the employee experience
• Partner with the Global HR Support & Europe HRSS leader to implement a global HR support ticketing tool (ex: Service Now)

Vendor Management

• Manage and build strategic vendor relationships, ensuring that service-level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met
• Act as a key contributor to global RFPs, platform assessments, and decision-making on build vs. buy strategies. Partner with Global Sourcing to negotiate and renew contracts

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with HR and IT teams to co-create solutions and drive the adoption of HR technologies. Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with data privacy
• Serve as a strategic advisor and escalation point on complex technology issues
• Partner with CoEs, HRBPs, and other HRSS teams to align services, co-create solutions, and drive adoption of HR technology
• Communicate and manage expectations effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders

Operational Management

• Ensure standardized, compliant, and efficient processes across HR technology operations
• Lead a diverse, geographically dispersed team, managing day-to-day operations and long-term capability building

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong governance practices, including documentation, knowledge management, and process controls
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS/CIS, HR Management, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in HR or IT roles, with a focus on technology
• 7+ years of leadership experience managing diverse, geographically dispersed teams
• Expertise in HR technology, service delivery, and transformation initiatives
• Strong track record in change management, service design, and performance improvement

Preferred

• Experience in a global matrixed organization within the life sciences, tech, or professional services sectors
• Knowledge of Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency in English; additional language skills are a plus
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS/CIS, HR Management, or related field

Benefits

Agilent Technologies provides core global benefits including health and wellness programs, life insurance, and retirement plans, along with country-specific benefits such as stock purchase plans, education assistance, paid time off, and other financial perks to support its employees worldwide. The “Thrive” program integrates in-house and external initiatives for employee physical, mental, and emotional well-being.