People Analytics Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic-minded individual to join our organization as the Manager of People Analytics. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team responsible for transforming raw People data into meaningful insights and driving informed decision-making across the organization regarding our most important asset, our people. The ideal candidate is passionate about leveraging analytics to enhance workforce effectiveness and is adept at combining reporting and modeling expertise across the span of a Team and Culture function.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

• Implement a comprehensive People Analytics strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Design and execute analytics projects that address critical business questions and provide actionable insights.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize People analytics tools and technologies.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to continually enhance our strategy and next-level work.
• Seek feedback from stakeholders and incorporate insights to enhance analytical processes, reporting, or other improvement opportunities within the People Analytics function.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of People Analysts, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance work environment, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular 1:1s and development sessions to enhance the team's analytical capabilities.

People Metrics, Reporting and Surveys:

• Analyze and interpret complex data sets related to employee performance, engagement, retention, talent acquisition, and other HR metrics.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that track key people data and allow stakeholders easy access to actionable insights.
• Support the design, implementation, and analysis of key listening surveys to measure engagement, culture, retention and other feedback opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to identify key areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance our people programs and culture.

Strategic Workforce Planning

• Conduct workforce planning analyses to forecast future talent needs.
• Develop strategies to address talent gaps and optimize workforce capabilities.
• Collaborate with business leaders to align workforce planning with organizational strategy.
• Provide updated headcount and G&A spend data to Finance and key stakeholders, supporting annual business planning and quarterly reforecasts.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with IT, HRIS and other teams to ensure seamless integration of data sources.
• Partner with TAC business partners and other stakeholders to understand their analytical needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven insights to support business decisions.
• Effectively communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Present insights to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner, influencing strategic decision-making

Compliance and Ethics/Data Governance:

• Ensure all People Analytics activities comply with data protection and privacy regulations.
• Uphold ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Establish and enforce data governance standards to ensure the integrity and reliability of People data.
• Implement data quality assurance processes and regularly audit data for accuracy.
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager.
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
• Adhere to safety standards and help promote a safe working environment.
• Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin Companies

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in people analytics, HR analytics, or a related field.
• Expert proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau, Looker, PowerBI, CultureAmp/Orgnostic).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably Dayforce, and data management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability balance detail with thinking strategically and holistically about underlying goals/needs
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across the business, spanning multiple levels