Director, People Data Strategy and Operations - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Director, People Data Strategy & Operations will lead the operational data foundation for the People function, ensuring Oracle HCM data is accurate, secure, governed, and fit for use across HR operations, analytics, payroll, benefits, M&A integrations, reporting, and AI-enabled capabilities.

Reporting to the VP, People Analytics & Data Strategy, this leader will oversee teams responsible for large-scale data conversion and loading, M&A data management, data quality validation, recurring data audits and cleanup, Oracle HCM and ecosystem security, and People data operational controls.

This is both an execution and strategy role. The Director will lead the day-to-day operational discipline required to keep People data trusted, while also helping build the future-state People data strategy, governance model, quality framework, and security standards needed to support an AI-first People function.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience working with large-scale HR data, Oracle HCM or comparable enterprise HR platforms, data quality and audit processes, data security, M&A integrations, and cross-functional delivery across People, HR Operations, People Technology, IT, Payroll, Benefits, Privacy, Compliance, and business teams.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities

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