Associate Director, Onboarding Product and Process Design Tampa - FL - US R1605654

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The Associate Director, Onboarding Product and Process Design is responsible for all Preboarding, Onboarding activities within the People Services (PS) domain.

This role covers the entire pre- and onboarding lifecycle – from global process design to system & vendor ownership alongside cross-functional coordination with Legal, IT, Talent Acquisition (TA) and HRBPs – maintaining business continuity, optimizing the candidate/employee experience and strengthening PS capabilities.

• Own the strategy, design, and lifecycle management of internal-facing systems and templates used to generate new hire work contracts and related documentation, applying product lifecycle management (PLM) principles to drive continuous evolution and scalability
• Own the strategic vendor relationship and process/product model for third‑party providers supporting preboarding and onboarding, ensuring service quality, risk mitigation, and alignment with PS objectives
• Serve as the owner for all documentation issued throughout the pre‑ and onboarding processes including Employment Contract/Individual Agreements, and offer letters
• Design and govern the end‑to‑end process for requesting, reviewing, and implementing documentation changes, balancing user needs, legal accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Lead and coordinate the PS due diligence process by comprehensive data‑gathering to enable informed decision‑making
• Ensure ongoing US and global compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable employment laws across countries, regions where impacted employees or the business operate
• Define, monitor and assess workforce transition metrics, identifying opportunities for future improvements.
• Partner strategically with HRIT, HRBP, Finance, and Legal to assess cross‑functional impacts to People Services, influencing decisions to ensure risk mitigation and optimal operational outcomes
• Monitor and evaluate emerging technologies and market trends relevant to the functional restructuring subject area, providing insights and recommendations to enhance business competitiveness and innovation

• 7+ years of comprehensive HR experience with preboarding, onboarding related experience. Strong expertise in US and Global activities.
• High level of business acumen.
• Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in creating and managing timelines.
• Proven ability to navigate and make an impact within a matrixed, multicultural organization under various business contexts and circumstances.
• Solid business strategy mindset with the agility to adapt to a dynamic environment high level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation. Capable of managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful and trusted relationships with all levels of the…