Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Associate Director, People Analytics to lead the development and execution of their people analytics strategy. In this pivotal role, you will empower HR and business leaders with insightful, data-driven solutions to support strategic workforce decisions. As a key member of the HR Technology & Operations team, you’ll champion a culture of data literacy and ensure the integrity, security, and scalability of our people data across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & People Analytics Vision

• Design and lead the execution of the company's people analytics roadmap, aligning data strategies with evolving business goals.
• Partner with HR and business stakeholders to define and refine key people metrics and performance indicators.
• Advance the organization’s analytics maturity by integrating AI-driven insights and predictive modeling into reporting solutions.
• Lead and grow the people analytics function, providing mentorship and development opportunities for team members.

Analytics, Reporting & Visualization

• Implement and maintain self-service reporting platforms and dashboards to enhance accessibility and data visualization for HR and business users.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, and other departments on workforce analytics, scenario planning, forecasting, and modeling.
• Conduct ad hoc data analyses to support human capital initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Elevate data storytelling capabilities within HR through training and resources focused on interpretation, insights, and action planning

Workday Support & Implementation

• Support Workday updates and system implementations by anticipating and planning for reporting and analytics needs.
• Collaborate with HR Tech team members on configuration, integrations, Payroll, HR Helps, and other Workday modules.
• Assist in managing Workday change requests across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Learning, and Talent Management.

Data Governance & Quality Control

• Enforce data governance standards, ensuring accurate and secure data handling throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Risk to uphold privacy, security, and compliance standards.
• Monitor data quality and propose optimizations to enhance reporting performance and accuracy.
• Maintain and document change management processes related to custom reporting.

HR Service Delivery & User Support

• Create and manage configuration requirements and maintain up-to-date knowledge base articles.
• Deliver training, documentation, and support for HR system users, promoting effective adoption of tools and solutions.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and provide timely resolution.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, business administration, or a related field—or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in people analytics or HR data analysis, with at least 2 years in a leadership or strategy-setting capacity.
• 5+ years of experience building HR reports and dashboards; strong proficiency in Power BI or similar tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Expertise in Workday reporting; Workday Functional Certifications and/or Workday Pro certifications in HCM modules preferred.
• Experience managing or mentoring direct reports is an asset.
• Deep understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis, machine learning, or predictive analytics.
• Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex insights for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, lead initiatives, and drive innovation.
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.