Executive Director, People Experience

Job Family: Employee Experience Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: The People Experience Lead will serve as a strategic and operational leader responsible for designing, shaping, and delivering a differentiated, end-to-end employee experience across Guidehouse, from onboarding through offboarding. This role will identify and address friction points, apply data and journey mapping insights, and lead enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen engagement, improve retention, and enhance overall employee satisfaction. The People Experience Lead will partner across Human Capital, business leadership, and corporate functions to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience aligned with firm priorities and long-term growth objectives Key Responsibilities: Lead the Employee Experience Strategy Define and lead the enterprise-wide employee experience strategy aligned to business outcomes, retention, and engagement Design and implement end-to-end employee journey mapping across the full lifecycle (hire to retire) Develop and evolve the employee value proposition, ensuring alignment with Guidehouse culture and priorities Partner with HC leaders, business units, and corporate leadership to align experience initiatives with firm strategy Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on employee engagement, experience design, and culture Drive Excellence in People Experience Delivery Lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact employee experience initiatives across onboarding, development, and offboarding Analyze qualitative and quantitative data (e.g., surveys, feedback, retention metrics) to inform continuous improvement Oversee engagement measurement efforts (e.g., GPTW surveys, internal feedback loops) and drive action planning with business leaders Identify and address gaps in the employee experience, recommending and implementing actionable solutions Foster a culture of inclusion, belonging, and well-being across the employee base Influence peers and senior leaders to adopt best practices in employee experience Transform Experience through Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement Build and scale a data-driven approach to employee experience, including metrics, dashboards, and reporting on engagement and retention Diagnose friction points through journey mapping, surveys, and crowdsourced insights, and translate findings into prioritized actions Drive continuous improvement across key experience moments, including onboarding, integration, development, and transition Lead enterprise communication of experience insights, progress, and impact to stakeholders Ensure alignment with labor laws, internal policies, and organizational standards Support change management efforts tied to employee experience transformation initiatives What You Will Need 15+ years of experience in HR, People Strategy, or organizational leadership roles Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development or design, or a related field. Proven experience leading employee experience, journey mapping, or experience design initiatives Strong ability to interpret and act on qualitative and quantitative data to drive outcomes Experience building and leading teams in global, large, complex organizations Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment Track record of improving employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Deep understanding of employee experience and engagement best practices Commitment to inclusion, and belonging This is a hybrid position and candidates must be located within 50 miles of a Guidehouse office. Preferred locations are in the greater Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, and San Antonio, TX areas. What Would Be Nice to Have Experience in global or multi-geography organizations Background in change management or organizational development Experience with survey design, analytics, and employee listening tools Ability to scale experience programs across large, complex populations Familiarity with digital tools supporting engagement, feedback, and experience design The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. 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