Director HR - People Analytics

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.

Your role at Baxter:

We are seeking aDirector of People Analyticsto lead our data-driven HR strategy and provide key insights to inform business decisions. This leader will be responsible for developing astrategic roadmapfor people analytics, optimizing our HRtechnology stack (including Workday and Power BI),and partnering with business leaders to drive meaningful, data-supported workforce initiatives. This role requires avisionary thinkerwho cantranslate complex data into actionable strategies, enabling leadership to enhance talent management, employee engagement, workforce planning, and overall business performance.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop andown the strategic roadmapfor People Analytics, aligning with HR and business objectives.
• Serve as atrusted advisorto senior HR and business leaders, translating workforce data into insights that drive action.
• Design and deploy predictive analytics models (e.g., attrition risk, talent supply/demand forecasting, internal mobility) to anticipate workforce needs and enable proactive talent and business planning.
• Lead theevolution of people analytics capabilities, ensuring the company leverages cutting-edge methodologies and technology.
• Utilize Workday, Power BI, and other analytics tools to developdashboards, reports, and predictive modelsto support talent acquisition, workforce planning, DEI initiatives, and employee engagement.
• Identify trends, correlations, and business risksusing advanced analytics to inform decision-making.
• Establish and refineKPIs and benchmarksto measure HR effectiveness and business impact
• Optimize and scaleour Workday and Power BI capabilities to deliver robust workforce insights.
• Partner with IT and HR technology teams to enhancedata governance, integrity, and accessibility.
• Drive automation and self-service analytics, empowering HR and business leaders with real-time insights.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Operations to integrate people analytics intobusiness and workforce planning.
• Support leadership inmaking data-driven decisionsregarding talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and workforce productivity.
• Champion aculture of data literacyacross HR and leadership teams to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Build and lead ahigh-performing People Analytics team, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous learning.
• Mentor and develop talent within the team, ensuring expertise inHR analytics, data visualization, and statistical modeling

What you'll bring:

• 10+ yearsof experience in People Analytics, HR Data Strategy, or a related field, with5+ yearsin a leadership role.
• Strong expertise inHR analytics tools, particularlyWorkday and Power BI.
• Experience with predictive analytics, workforce planning, and statistical modeling
• Proven ability to develop andexecute a strategic roadmapfor People Analytics.
• Familiary with AI/ML applications in HR Analytics
• Experience withpredictive analytics, workforce planning, and statistical modeling.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling skills-able to present complex insights to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge ofdata governance, privacy, and compliancein a global organization.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $176,000 - $242,000annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes arequired minimum number of daysa week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements.At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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