Sr Director Analyst - HR Strategy and Transformation REMOTE Canada

Senior Director, Human Resources Practice

Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. Senior Directors serve as leaders within Gartner's Research and Advisory practice, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their area(s) of expertise across industries at regional and global levels. Using exceptional research and analytical skills, Senior Directors play a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative research that Gartner clients consume and apply to support their key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner's value every day by engaging them via virtual and in-person interactions, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. As more seasoned members of the analyst team, Senior Directors also play a role in supporting junior analyst development and leading research discussions and collaboration.

This role is an opportunity to join Gartner's growing Human Resources Practice. This group is dedicated to advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) on topics that may include HR transformation, strategic workforce planning, the evolving role of the CHRO, and the HR Shared Services model. Senior Directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise.

Please note that this position is an individual contributor role not a role with direct reports.

What you'll do :

• Create innovative, thought-provoking and highly leveraged research offering compelling, objective and actionable advice for Gartner clients in multiple formats on topics potentially including strategies for HR transformation, workforce planning, workforce cost management, and the evolution of the shared services model.
• Deliver individualized advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data and specific to a client role to CHROs and other senior HR leaders through video-based presentations and discussions.
• Track and work closely with vendors, market trends, emerging technologies and practices to remain ahead of the curve within the AI-driven HR technology space.
• Create and deliver presentation materials in person and via videoconferencing at Gartner events and client briefings.
• Actively drive innovation, ideation and research discussions, and collaborate effectively with peers in our research community.
• Identify research process improvements or develop new processes that help the team and Research & Advisory provide excellent service delivery.
• Mentor and coach more junior team members.

What you'll need :