Ann Whitaker Jones
HR Leader | Aligning People & Business Strategy | Expert in HR Technology, Process Optimization, and Workforce Data & Analytics
- Role
- Director, People Technology & Insights at MyEyeDr.
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ann Whitaker Jones
I’m a strategic HR leader with 20+ years of experience aligning people strategies to business goals in complex, global environments—particularly in life sciences and CROs. I’ve partnered with senior executives to drive transformation, lead through change, and deliver high-impact HR solutions that scale.From global HR system implementations to enterprise-wide change initiatives and workforce analytics, I bring a balanced mix of big-picture thinking and hands-on execution. My background spans HR systems, HR operations, talent strategy, diversity and inclusion, and service delivery.I’m passionate about using data to tell a story, influence decisions, and continuously improve how HR delivers value. I thrive in matrixed environments, leading and collaborating across HR Centers of Excellence and functional partners like finance, legal, and IT to solve complex challenges and keep business moving forward—especially during mergers, reorganizations, and periods of growth.Above all, I’m known for my integrity, discretion, and ability to connect strategy to action, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their people.
Experience
Director, People Technology & Insights
Sep 2025 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A., Biology
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
MBA
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Talent Management
- Training & Development
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Senior Stakeholder Management
- Business Process
- Oracle HR
- Change Management
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Deferred Compensation
- HR Transformation
- HR Analytics
- HR Strategy
- Project Management
- Management
- People Management
- Process Improvement
- HR Metrics
- Hris
- HR Policies
- Strategic Planning
- Data Privacy
- HR Policy Formulation
- Performance Management
- Personnel Management
- HR Operations
- HR Software
- Team Leadership
- Human Resources Information Systems (Hris)
- Strategy
- Succession Planning
- Onboarding
- Microsoft Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Peoplesoft
- Vendor Management
- Organizational Development
- Program Management
- Human Resources
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