Associate Director, HR AI & Solutions Architecture

Associate Director, HR AI & Solutions ArchitectureGilead 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. This leader will manage and mentor a team of 5 specialists, partner closely with HR and IT leaders, and shape how AI, automation, and modern platforms - including Workday, ServiceNow, and emerging AI tools - are leveraged to improve employee experience, workforce effectiveness, and operational efficiency. Success in this role means evolving People Technology from reactive delivery to a scalable, AI-enabled platform that delivers measurable business and employee impact. Key Responsibilities: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, identifying high-impact use cases that improve productivity, data quality, and employee/manager experience Define the target-state architecture for the HR technology ecosystem, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with how work happens Own the end-to-end AI and automation architecture, including data inputs, model orchestration, deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management Stay ahead of emerging AI and HR technology trends, recommending innovative applications aligned to business outcomes Drive enterprise adoption of AI, including change management, enablement, and value realization tracking Establish and enforce architecture standards, design patterns, and governance to ensure durable, maintainable solutions Partner with Data, IT, Security, Legal, and Privacy teams to ensure solutions meet security, privacy, and compliance requirements Lead, mentor, and develop a team of People Technology Solutions Architects, fostering a strong culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration Serve as a bridge between HR, IT, and vendors, ensuring strong internal ownership and reducing over-reliance on external partners Use pre- and post-implementation analytics to measure adoption, effectiveness, and productivity gains Basic Qualifications: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 Preferred Qualifications:Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) 812+ 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. Hands-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 People Leader Accountabilities:Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams, modeling inclusion, and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams. Develop Talent - understand the skills, experience, aspirations and potential of their employees and coach them on current performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receiving the feedback and insight needed to grow, develop and realize their purpose. Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals, purpose, and organizational objectives, and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem. The salary range for this position is: $195,670.00 - $253,220.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. Gilead provides a work environment free of harassment and prohibited conduct. We promote and support individual differences and diversity of thoughts and opinion.