Director Of People Analytics
The New York Times is seeking a hands-on Director of People Analytics to infuse your passion for complex people data into actionable insights that directly inform enterprise-wide HR and business strategies. You will lead the integration of workforce analyticsincluding recruitment funnel performance, workforce trends, employee listening strategies, and organizational designinto executive decision-making processes. You will help conduct root cause analyses and recommending targeted interventions. You will synthesize data across systems, connect people metrics to operational outcomes (e.g., job architecture initiative), and shape HR strategy to align with evolving business needs. Also, you will play an important role in the design and execution of HR analytics projects, process optimization and administrative effectiveness initiatives, helping identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement across HR workflow and delivery. You will develop a team focused on increasing automation, building data quality processes and dashboards. You will report to the Vice President, HR Process and People Analytics.
Responsibilities
- Leverage Workday data and analytics modules, and other platforms, to strengthen workforce insights.
- Provide proactive and actionable insights on workforce trends, employee engagement, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics.
- Support succession planning, job architecture alignment, compensation planning and organizational design through scenario modeling.
- Partner with HR, Finance, Legal and Shared Services, Enterprise Tech to ensure data consistency, governance, accessibility and integration across systems.
- Drive data literacy and cultivate a culture of curiosity, enabling the effective use of analytics in daily operations.
- Enable HR teams with self-service analytics and reduce manual reporting through automation and scalable tools.
- Model thought leadership on workforce analytics, staying current on trends, technologies, and best practices.
- Manage a team effectively and in a collaborative manner, creating a positive work environment.
- Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Basic Qualifications
8+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Planning, or HR Strategy roles7+ years of management experience, including leading cross-functional teams and project management.Expertise in Workday reporting and analytics;Strong knowledge of HR processes (talent, culture, performance, retention) and ability to translate them into measurable outcomes.Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership.Ability to operate independently, anticipate organizational needs, and manage change in a complex and nuanced environment.Demonstrated success in leading analytics initiatives in a global, matrixed environment.Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-impact outcomes under tight timelines.Strong analytical and modeling skills; experience with data visualization tools, such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with AI-enabled workforce analytics techniquesAn advanced degree in a related field1+ years of experience with additional HRIS systems, data visualization tools, and advanced analytics techniquesThe annual base pay range for this role is between : $180,000 $200,000 USD