HR Governance and Portfolio Management Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the HR portfolio management framework, encompassing intake, prioritization criteria, stage gates, and quarterly HRLT review.

• Convert approved LRP investments into a prioritized and sequenced portfolio of projects.

• Maintain the portfolio status and RAID log; identify and communicate risks, issues, dependencies, and decisions.

• Collaborate with project teams to ensure honest status updates, identify mitigations, and escalate risks that may affect timelines or benefits.

• Own and facilitate the project management framework and standards for the planning, execution, and closure of HR projects.

• Oversee and manage the Workforce Management (WFM) program across HR and enabling functions.

• Establish the framework and process for the annual HR budget.

• Track monthly HR budget expenditures against the plan and highlight variances with recommendations.

• Collaborate with HRLT and Finance to create the long-range plan while aligning investments with strategic priorities.

• Update and present the monthly HR Scorecard to HRLT.

• Maintain HR contributions to the quarterly Agilent Balanced Scorecard.

• Revise scorecard metrics with HRLT at the end of the year.

• Transform portfolio and operational data into narratives that reflect progress, risks, and value delivered.

• Govern and manage the HR Service Catalog.

• Oversee daily HR compliance activities and keep track of regulatory and policy changes.

• Coordinate with Legal, Privacy, Internal Audit, and regional teams to ensure current, audit-ready controls are maintained.

• Own and facilitate the HR vendor management framework, including governance cadence, performance standards, contracts, and renewals.

• Partner with Procurement and process owners on vendor selection, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

• Leverage AI and automation for reporting, portfolio and budget tracking, compliance monitoring, and scorecard production.

• Ensure HR AI and automation initiatives are represented in the portfolio with business cases, benefit tracking, and responsible-use guidelines.

• Build data foundations and reporting standards for transparent and comparable HR performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of [10]+ years in HR, business operations, strategy, transformation, or portfolio and program management, with experience at an enterprise scale.

• Proven ownership of a portfolio, PMO, or governance function, including the development of the framework.

• Strong financial acumen in budget development and management, long-range planning, business case formulation, and benefit tracking.

• Experience in designing and reporting performance metrics or scorecards for a senior leadership audience.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and hold senior stakeholders accountable without formal authority.

• Exceptional executive communication skills, with the ability to distill complex portfolios into clear, concise one-page summaries.

• Familiarity with compliance and control environments, as well as vendor governance practices.

• Practical understanding of AI and automation applied to reporting and operational tasks.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience within HR or in support of an HR function, including knowledge of HR service delivery models and service catalogs.

• Experience in large HR or enterprise transformation programs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus.

• Stock options.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Option to work remotely.

• Day shift schedule.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and support for an inclusive workplace.

• Disability assistance available during the application or interview process.