Associate Director, HR AI & Solutions Architecture

Role Overview

Gilead is seeking an Associate Director, HR AI & Solutions Architecture to lead the design and adoption of innovative, AI-enabled solutions across the People Technology ecosystem. This role blends enterprise architecture, applied AI, and people leadership, translating business priorities into scalable, automated, and intelligent HR capabilities.

What You Will Do

Act as the architect of the future HR technology ecosystem, shaping a multi-year vision for AI-enabled, human-centered HR. Partner with HR leadership and key stakeholders to understand business priorities and translate them into a clear People Technology roadmap.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success in this role means evolving People Technology from reactive delivery to a scalable, AI-enabled platform that delivers measurable business and employee impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Masters' degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR PhD and 5+ years of relevant experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in HR Technology / HRIS (Workday and/or comparable enterprise HR platforms), including end-to-end delivery (strategy → design → build → deploy → operate)
• Proven track record driving automation and digital workflow improvements across HR processes (process reengineering, workflow digitization, self-service)
• Strong solution architecture skills across an HR ecosystem (e.g., Workday + ServiceNow HRSD + TA systems), including integration patterns, data flows, and system interoperability
• ands-on experience identifying, prioritizing, and implementing AI use cases that improve HR efficiency and employee experience (e.g., intelligent self-service, workflow automation, knowledge management, case deflection)
• Experience moving AI from pilot to production, including operational considerations (adoption, monitoring, performance, and measurable outcomes)
• Working knowledge of responsible AI in HR contexts (privacy, compliance, bias/ethical considerations), and ability to partner with governance stakeholders

Benefits

• discretionary annual bonus
• discretionary stock-based long-term incentives
• paid time off
• company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• benefits package