Sr Dir Workforce Development Payroll and Analytics

Job Summary

The Senior Director, Workforce Development, Payroll and Analytics leads and integrates three critical HR functions: payroll operations, workforce planning, and people analytics. This strategic leader ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing; develops and implements workforce planning strategies aligned with business goals; and delivers actionable insights through HR analytics to drive evidence-based decision-making.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following.  

Payroll Leadership

• Oversee enterprise-wide payroll operations for multiple states, ensuring compliance with tax laws, wage and hour laws, and internal policies.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendor, including contract negotiation, system integrations, and performance monitoring.
• Lead payroll audits and ensure internal controls meet regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate payroll accounting and reporting.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Lead the development and implementation of people analytics strategies that support talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Build and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor workforce trends (e.g., turnover, hiring velocity, engagement, performance).
• Translate complex data into insights for executives, HR leaders, and department heads.

Strategic Workforce Planning 

• Design and implement long-range workforce plans in alignment with business goals and talent needs.
• Forecast future talent gaps, skills shortages, and workforce risks.
• Identify and develop leadership capabilities across the organization by implementing targeted training and development programs that strengthens future readiness and promotes internal mobility.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Learning & Development, and department leaders to build internal pipelines and succession plans.
• Drive scenario modeling to support decisions around organizational design and restructuring.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across payroll, analytics, and planning functions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People teams, Finance, Legal, IT, and executive leadership.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and data-informed strategy.
• Monitor and improve data collection and reporting procedures for efficiency and accuracy.  Proactive approach to identifying data integrity issues.
• Other duties as assigned

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling – 10%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises HR Analyst(s) and Payroll employees.  Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and fifteen or more years related progressive experience and/or training.
• 15+ years of progressive HR or Finance experience, including at least 5 years of leadership in payroll and/or HR analytics.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise payroll operations and leading digital transformation efforts (e.g., implementation of new systems).
• Strong analytical acumen with expertise in HR analytics tools (e.g., Visio, Power BI, Tableau, UKG, Kronos).
• Experience with strategic workforce planning methodologies and tools.
• Deep understanding of labor laws, payroll tax compliance, and data privacy regulations.

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with ability to present to executive level
• Executive-level communication and influence
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Develops and present recommendations from accurate assessments and analysis
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Business Acumen

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, and Access
• Understanding of Enterprise Systems and databases

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Note:  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.