Chief AI & Data Officer (CAIDO) at AbsenceSoft is responsible for leading the company’s enterprise-wide artificial intelligence and data strategy. This executive role drives innovation, governance, and the application of AI and data analytics to enhance product offerings, optimize operations, and inform strategic decision-making. The CAIDO ensures data integrity, compliance, and ethical AI usage, while fostering a culture of data-driven decision making across all business units.

 

Who We Are

 

AbsenceSoft is elevating the leave and accommodations experience and is looking to hire amazing people like you! We create user-friendly, secure, and compliant technology that empowers employers to bring humanity, certainty and efficiency to the leave and accommodations experience. Made by HR Professionals for HR Professionals, we're proud of where we've been and excited about where we're headed. We value creative, innovative people who are passionate about their work and who believe there is always a better way. 

 

Leading With Our Core Values

 

Make a Difference.

We are inspired to make an impact through our hard work, talent and passion. We push ourselves each day to better serve our teams, our clients, and our community.

 

Team First.

We are driven by team spirit not by self-interest. We value collaboration and approach our work with humility and a desire to win together.

 

Own it.

If we say it, we mean it. We follow through on our commitments, step up to deliver, and grow from our successes and failures.

 

Everyone Matters.

No matter your background or experience, everyone's voice holds value here.

 

What You’ll Do

 

  • Define and execute AbsenceSoft’s overarching AI and data strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
  • Pioritize AI use cases such as predictive leave forecasting, and automated policy interpretation.
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and deployment of AI and machine learning solutions.
  • Establish data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulations.
  • Champion ethical AI practices and drive transparency in AI model development and usage.
  • Drive innovation by identifying and incubating high-impact AI opportunities across the business.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and other departments to integrate AI capabilities into products and ROI storytelling.
  • Manage partnerships with model providers, data marketplaces, and academic collaborators.
  • Manage analytics functions to provide actionable insights for performance optimization and strategic planning.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, data engineers, and AI researchers.
  • Monitor industry trends and advancements to inform the AI and data roadmap.
  • Represent the organization in external forums, partnerships, and regulatory discussions regarding AI and data policy.
  • Establish key performance indicators and reporting mechanisms to measure AI and data impact on business outcomes.
  • Participate in a highly compliant environment while assisting to maintain company controls and security within your job role.
  • Assist in maintaining applicable organizational security and compliance controls within your department, role, and subordinate’s roles.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What’ll Set You Up for Success

Required Skills:

 

  • 10+ years in AI/ML leadership roles within fast growing SaaS or enterprise software environments.
  • Hands on expertise in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), LLM fine-tuning, and MLOps tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to quantify AI’s impact on revenue, gross margin, and retention.
  • Experience with regulatory and privacy standards relevant to HCM and healthcare data.
  • Strong communicator and influencer with cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Proven track record in AI enablement programs across both technical and business teams.

 

What To Know Before You Apply

 

  • We’re located in beautiful Golden, Colorado.
  • This is a full-time, salaried position + bonus.
  • AbsenceSoft provides a wide variety of perks and benefits. Including full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. We offer a 401k and 401k match after your first year with AbsenceSoft.
  • We support your professional growth including industry training and CLMS Certification, opportunities for additional industry and technology certifications, and continuing education.
  • The salary range for this position is $270,740 - $385,000.

 

At AbsenceSoft, we value an equitable and inclusive work environment and strive to build and foster diverse teams.  Even if your work experience doesn’t align exactly with the position requirements, we'd still love to hear from you.   You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that celebrates and supports diversity and inclusion. We make all employment and related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

This position has been filled.