Job DescriptionWork ArrangementThis role is based remotely, but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that location three times a week, at minimum.The RoleThe People Analytics CoE is seeking a People Analytics Solution Leader to lead our technical solutions team responsible for HR data engineering, data architecture, data automations, data science, visualizations proof of concepts, and data analytics solutions development, enhancements and management. This role requires balancing strategic infrastructure development with immediate business needs, managing both long-term architectural vision and short-term analytical deliverables. In this role, you will be responsible for setting the strategy for our HR data foundation and leading the suite of People Analytics solutions and data analytics technology, including platform management (Databricks), comprehensive data modeling, and visualization standards. These solutions will be used to inform strategic talent decisions, improve organization effectiveness, drive positive employee experience, and accelerate access to critical business insights. The role also serves as a senior technical advisor for complex, sensitive data analysis requiring deep understanding across HR, legal, and business domains. Your strong analytics technical expertise and demonstrated knowledge of different areas of HR (data, analytics, and processes) will help advance our analytics capabilities and enable data-driven decisions.What's in it for you ? You will have a chance to influence our talent strategy, design the PA data infrastructure stack, help develop insights that matter, and be part of a great team that puts innovation and curiosity at the center of everything we do.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership, Data Engineering & Data Architecture:
Develop and implement People Analytics Solutions strategy & roadmap that enhances our data engineering, self-service, AI/ML, data automation and data visualizations capabilities
Build the best-in-class data environment and technology stack for the People Analytics teams (requirements, prioritization, implementation, technology)
Manage and optimize platform architecture including Databricks environment configuration, resource management, and performance optimization
Develop and maintain comprehensive data modeling standards across all layers (bronze/silver/gold in Databricks context)
Balance delivery of immediate business insights with development of scalable long-term infrastructure
Solution Implementation & Governance:
Lead the implementation of new analytics solutions (new analytics platforms, POC dashboards, AI models etc.) including UX training and enhancement development
Establish and maintain enterprise-wide visualization standards across Power BI, Tableau, and analytics platform for consistency in HR metrics reporting
Develop reusable visualization templates for key HR metrics (headcount trends, attrition analysis, talent acquisition funnels, retention etc.)
Create governance frameworks for self-service reporting that balance ease-of-use with data quality and built-in quality control (in partnership with key stakeholders)
Design and implement enhanced dashboard and data sharing processes, policies and standards; and security model governance framework in partnership with key stakeholder. This includes creation of role-based access controls and data visibility rules for HR dashboards
Define prioritization criteria and intake process for projects and requests managed by the team
Strategic Partnerships & Executive Technical Advisory:
Own strategic partnerships and roadmap alignment with key HR stakeholders, IT, vendors and other technical partners to deliver best-in-class analytics tools
Serve as technical lead for complex, sensitive data analysis requiring cross-domain expertise in HR, legal, and business process
Develop and validate complex analytical methodologies for critical business questions requiring senior-level judgment
Design and implement secure processes for handling sensitive information in our data tech stack while maintaining appropriate access controls and confidentiality
Advance the AI/ML capabilities by leveraging existing use cases and using advanced modeling techniques
Incorporate external data sources into internal datasets for comprehensive analysis
Additional Job DescriptionDomain Knowledge & Leadership Required:
5+ years of experience leading HR data transformation and implementing HR data strategy and technology stack in the People Analytics/HR domain
5+ years of experience successfully leading large direct and cross-functional teams
Very good understanding of HR data and HR employee lifecycle processes (talent acquisition, talent development, workforce planning, engagement, employee listening, external benchmarking etc.) including experience working with and transforming Workday data structures.
Deep understanding of HR legal framework and compliance requirements as they relate to data analysis
Technical Expertise & Experience Required:
10+ years of experience in at least two of the following areas : data engineering, data architecture, data analytics, data science, data warehouse and BI applications management, reporting & visualizations
Deep expertise in modern data platforms (particularly Databricks) and end-to-end data architecture
Strong experience using SQL, R, Python for data analysis
Advanced expertise in enterprise visualization platforms (PowerBI, Tableau and PowerPoint). Development of enterprise-wide templates, custom visuals, parameter-driven analytics, creation of automated and data-driven executive presentations and storytelling frameworks
Experience implementing visualization best practices for common HR analytics use cases such as workforce demographics, compensation analysis, engagement trends, and talent mobility metrics
Experience managing competing priorities between immediate business needs and long-term technical debt
Very strong data analytics skills and ability to leverage multiple internal and external data sources
Governance & Compliance:
Experience building and implementing global and regional persona-based HR data governance and data sharing framework, policies and standards
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements associated with data management
Experience working in environments requiring strict confidentiality and handling of sensitive data
Additional Skills:
Strong track record of successful cross-functional technical partnership management
Demonstrated experience handling complex sensitive analysis requiring discretion and judgment
Great communicator who can use data and analytics technology to solve business problems and influence executive stakeholders
Ability to break down barriers and quickly achieve high impact progress within the organization
Education:
Degree with quantitative focus (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial and Organizational Psychology) and/or degree in Human Resources is a plus
Compensation
The expected base compensation for this role is $157,800 - $241,800 USD Annually.
Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
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