VP II, Global Head of People Operations and Analytics

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About Everest:

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role:

The VP II, Global Head of People Operations and Analytics, is responsible for leading and managing the HR People Services function, the HR Technology team, Payroll and HR Analytics. They will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company's global people strategy. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless, data-driven, and employee-centric experience. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of HR operations expertise, systems thinking, and leadership to scale our people practices in alignment with HR and business goals. This role is part of the HR Senior Leadership team.  

This role is a Hybrid position based out of Warren, NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage teams within People Services, HR Technology, Analytics, Payroll, Compliance and Project Management. Ensure clear alignment between daily work and HR/Company goals and strategies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and service excellence.

People Services

• Lead the design and execution of scalable, efficient, and compliant operations processes across onboarding, offboarding, and employee transactions within People Services, our shared services function.

• Partner with the HR SLT to align people operations strategy with organizational priorities and growth plans, championing a consistent and high-quality employee experience across all people processes.

HR Technology

• Own the strategy, implementation, and optimization of all HR systems, with an emphasis on our HCM, Workday, ensuring data integrity, automation, and user experience.

• Collaborate with IT leadership to align HR technology projects with company strategy and initiatives.

• Partner with IT to implement, integrate, and optimize HR systems (e.g., Workday) including managing global rollouts, system upgrades, and change management initiatives to support a seamless employee experience.

• Drive digital transformation initiatives and the utilization of AI to modernize and streamline HR operations.

HR Analytics

• Lead the development of people analytics and dashboards to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR programs.

• Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) for People Operations, aligning metrics with strategic goals to measure efficiency, service delivery, compliance, and employee experience across core processes such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS support.

Payroll

• Oversee payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing in alignment with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

• Manage payroll vendors and service providers, including contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and issue resolution to ensure high-quality service delivery.

• Provide strategic insights and reporting to executive leadership, including payroll trends, cost analysis, and compliance metrics to inform decision-making and policy development.

HR Compliance

• Develop and lead a comprehensive HR compliance framework. Work cross functionally with our regions to ensure alignment with local labor laws, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), and internal governance standards.

• Partner closely with our regions to monitor regulatory changes across jurisdictions and assess their impact on HR policies and practices. Oversee the creation, implementation, and periodic review of HR policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.

• Ensure consistency and compliance across regions while allowing for local adaptations where necessary.

• Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, and IT to ensure SOX compliance and mitigate risks related to data security and employee records.

• Promote awareness of ethical standards, anti-harassment policies, and workplace conduct expectations.

HR Project Management

• Lead the HR Project Portfolio, prioritizing projects, deliverables and deadlines for the global team.

• Communicate status to the HR Senior Leadership Team and Group Project Steering Committees.  

• Influence outcomes while making sure that key priorities, budgets and deliverables are on track.

• Work closely with finance, IT and other key stakeholders to align and manage project scope, cost, schedule, quality, dependencies, and risks to meet project goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in HR Shared Services, HR Operations and HR Technology in a global company

• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformations and process improvement initiatives

• Strong experience with HRIS systems and process automation

• Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making

• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to manage tight deadlines and work in fast-paced environments

• Analytical mindset with experience in people analytics and reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred

The base salary range for this position is $231,000 - $275,000 annually. The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, experience, qualifications and work location. All offers include access to a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k match, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.  

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. 

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Everest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, genetics, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. As part of this commitment, Everest will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Everest Benefits at [email protected].

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