Sr Manager – People Analytics and Workforce Strategy

Sr Manager – People Analytics and Workforce Strategy

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Organizational Psychology, Business Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in HR or related fields, with a significant focus on people analytics, data science, research, and workforce planning.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive organizational success through data-driven insights.
• Strong technical skills, including experience with data analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R) and familiarity with AI/ML principles.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a history of building and mentoring diverse and inclusive teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights in an understandable and impactful manner.
• Experience in leading organizational change initiatives and ensuring effective implementation of enterprise-wide programs.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to link people analytics insights to business outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive vision for People Analytics and Workforce Strategy that aligns with overall business objectives.
• Create and implement a multi-year roadmap for people analytics, focusing on data-driven decision-making in HR and business operations.
• Lead the integration of AI and advanced analytics into HR processes, including the development of governance and ethical frameworks.
• Partner with C-suite executives and HR leaders to identify and prioritize key metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust people data reporting cadence that supports leaders in making informed, strategic decisions.
• Lead research initiatives to understand workforce trends and behaviors, translating data into actionable insights that inform HR strategy, practices, and policies.
• Manage the design and implementation of dashboards and visualizations to effectively communicate people data insights to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop predictive analytics models to forecast workforce trends, identify potential issues, and propose proactive solutions.
• Lead strategic workforce planning initiatives, including analysis of total workforce cost, to drive and inform people planning across the organization.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data-driven talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.
• Collaborate with finance and business units to achieve enterprise-wide alignment on KPIs and demonstrate the workforce’s contribution to business outcomes.
• Conduct scenario modeling and forecasting to support organizational design and workforce optimization efforts.
• Own the people analytics technology vision, strategy, and approach for scalable, efficient, and automated processes that enable both simple and complex data analysis.
• Lead the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of people analytics technologies, including ATS, HRIS, and LMS systems.
• Ensure data integrity, compliance, and security across all people systems and analytics processes.
• Drive innovation in people analytics technology, staying abreast of emerging trends and implementing cutting-edge solutions where appropriate.
• Establish a center of excellence for research and advanced analytics within the HR function.
• Oversee the design and execution of employee listening programs, ensuring insights are translated into actionable strategies.
• Lead the evaluation of HR programs and initiatives, using data-driven approaches to measure impact and ROI.
• Collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners to conduct groundbreaking research in people analytics and workforce management.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of data scientists, HR analysts, and researchers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance data literacy across the HR function and broader organization.
• Mentor and professionally develop team members, ensuring a pipeline of analytics talent within the organization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the C-suite and board of directors on people analytics and workforce strategy matters.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with IT, Finance, and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration on people analytics initiatives.
• Create compelling narratives and presentations to communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Represent the organization externally, sharing best practices and continuously learning new leading practices to apply within the business.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.