Head of HR Technology, Analytics & AI

IDEXX is bringing together important capabilities across HR technology, people analytics, and emerging AI solutions as part of a broader evolution in how HR serves the business. This role offers the opportunity to define the future-state vision, build stronger connections across these areas, and guide the organization through meaningful modernization. The leader will balance forward-looking strategy with hands-on leadership, remaining close enough to the work to challenge assumptions, remove barriers, and help teams turn priorities into sustainable results.

In This Role:

• Define and execute the HR technology and people analytics strategy, translating IDEXX’s people and business priorities into a clear roadmap and operational plan.
• Shape the future-state vision for HR products, platforms, data, analytics, and AI capabilities, with an emphasis on connected experiences, scalability, and measurable business value.
• Guide the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of solutions that simplify HR processes, improve employee and manager experiences, and support more informed workforce decisions.
• Establish effective governance and prioritization practices for the HR technology and analytics portfolio, balancing immediate business needs with longer-term modernization.
• Strengthen people data, reporting, and analytics capabilities so HR and business leaders have access to meaningful insights that support organizational and workforce decisions.
• Evaluate practical opportunities to apply AI, automation, and emerging technologies across HR, using thoughtful experimentation to assess value, adoption, and organizational readiness.
• Work across Business HR, technology teams, and other key stakeholders to align priorities, clarify requirements, and deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead organizational change and adoption efforts associated with new capabilities, processes, and ways of working, ensuring solutions are understood and effectively used.
• Provide functional leadership to the HR Technology and People Analytics team, building capabilities, developing talent, and fostering accountability, curiosity, and continuous learning.
• Measure the effectiveness of HR technology and analytics solutions, using business feedback, external developments, and performance indicators to guide ongoing improvement.

Why This Role Matters

Technology, data, and AI are changing how organizations support their people and make workforce decisions. This role will help IDEXX HR bring those capabilities together with greater clarity, focus, and consistency. When successful, the Head of HR Technology, Analytics & AI will create a more connected HR technology environment, improve access to workforce insights, simplify how employees and managers engage with HR, and build capabilities that can evolve with IDEXX’s continued growth.

What You Need to Succeed

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology, digital, analytics, or platform modernization within a complex organization.
• Ability to establish a future-state vision and translate it into practical roadmaps, priorities, operating plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Experience leading technical or technology-oriented teams through growth, change, or the development of new capabilities.
• A record of delivering complex enterprise initiatives that span multiple functions, stakeholders, and areas of expertise.
• Strong business and technology judgment, with the ability to evaluate opportunities, challenge assumptions, and balance innovation with effective execution.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, build alignment across a matrixed organization, and communicate complex technology and data topics in clear business terms.
• Experience working with data and analytics strategies and translating insights into practical organizational or workforce decisions.
• A product or platform mindset, with an understanding of user needs, prioritization, adoption, continuous improvement, and value realization.
• A player-coach leadership style that combines strategic direction with the willingness and ability to stay close to important work.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with HR technology, human capital management platforms, people analytics, or digitally enabled HR services.
• Exposure to AI, automation, or emerging technologies and their responsible application within an enterprise environment.
• Experience building or evolving technology governance, operating models, or portfolio management practices.
• Background supporting technology or analytics capabilities across a large, global, or highly matrixed organization.
• Experience leading change management and adoption for new tools, platforms, processes, or ways of working.

What you can expect from us:  

• Salary range starting at $ 200,000 based on experience
• Opportunity for annual cash bonus & annual equity awards 
• Health / Dental / Vision Benefits Day-One 
• 5% matching 401k 
• Additional benefits including but not limited to financial support, pet insurance, mental health resources, volunteer paid days off, employee stock program, foundation donation matching, and much more 

Why IDEXX

We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.

EEO Statement

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws