Human Resources Analytics Director

Supervisor’s Job Title: CHROPosition Summary: Our client, a global, multi-site retail and consumer services organization, is seeking a Director of HR Analytics to build and lead the company’s people analytics capability.This role will serve as a critical partner to executive leadership, responsible for transforming fragmented workforce data into clear, actionable insights that drive business performance and enable more informed decision-making.The organization is in the early stages of becoming a data-driven HR function, with multiple systems currently in place and limited centralized reporting. This individual will play a key role in consolidating data, developing insights, and supporting strategic initiatives including workforce planning, operational efficiency, and M&A activity.This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CHRO and will partner closely with HR, Finance, Operations, and IT to elevate analytics maturity across the business.Absolute Minimum Must-Have’s / Experience / Requirements:Bachelor’s degree required (Analytics, Data Science, Business, HR, or related field preferred) 8+ years of progressive experience in HR analytics, workforce analytics, or business intelligence Demonstrated ability to extract, clean, and synthesize data from multiple systems Strong experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) Experience working within HRIS platforms (UKG, Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar) Proven ability to translate data into business insights and executive-level recommendations Strong analytical capability across workforce planning, labor modeling, or operational analytics Experience supporting multi-site, high-volume or retail environments preferred High level of business acumen with ability to operate independentlyKey Responsibilities:Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute a people analytics strategy aligned to business priorities Consolidate and integrate data across multiple systems to establish a single source of truth for workforce data Design and deliver insight-driven reporting and dashboards for HR and business leaders Analyze workforce trends including turnover, retention, productivity, labor efficiency, and hiring performance Build and deliver predictive and scenario-based workforce models to support planning and decision-making Support M&A diligence and integration efforts through workforce data analysis and modeling Partner with HR, Finance, and Operations to provide data-driven recommendations tied to business outcomes Establish data governance standards, reporting frameworks, and KPI definitions across HR Translate complex data into clear, concise insights for executive leadership Partner with HRIS, IT, and external vendors to improve data architecture and system connectivity Evaluate and implement analytics tools, automation, and reporting capabilities Help elevate overall data literacy and analytical capability within the HR function Working Relationships:HR Leadership Team, Finance, Operations, IT, Retail Leadership, Executive Leadership Team, External VendorsKey Desired Business OutcomesDesired Business Outcomes / Key AccomplishmentsHow success will be measured within the first 180 daysDevelop a clear understanding of existing systems, data sources, and reporting gaps Establish baseline reporting for key workforce metrics (headcount, turnover, hiring, etc.) Begin consolidating data across systems to improve accuracy and accessibility Build relationships with HR, Finance, and Operations stakeholders Deliver initial dashboards and insights to support immediate business needs Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and decision-making visibilityDesired Business Outcomes / Key AccomplishmentsHow success will be measured within the first 365 daysEstablish a scalable people analytics framework and reporting infrastructure Deliver consistent, executive-level reporting that informs business strategy and workforce planning Implement predictive and scenario-based modeling capabilities Improve overall data accuracy, accessibility, and usability across HR systems Support M&A activity with robust workforce analytics and integration insights Drive adoption of a more data-driven culture within HR and leadership teams