Director of People Analytics

At Harris, the true value of what makes us successful is found in our people. It is our unique mix of cultures, experiences, beliefs and backgrounds that sets Harris apart from the rest. We constantly strive to cultivate, nurture and amplify an unparalleled environment, where we value intellectual curiosity and uniqueness of thought. Inclusion is embedded in the very fabric of our culture of collaboration and openness.

We understand that a job description only tells one part of a broader story, and Harris is seeking dynamic candidates who can add to our best‑in‑class environment. We recognize that qualification can be gained through both traditional and non‑traditional paths, and we are committed to considering candidates who possess the potential to be excellent in this role regardless of prior experiences.

The People Team is responsible for the strategic design, governance, and execution of the systems, processes, and data that power the firm’s employee lifecycle.

The Director of People Analytics is responsible for leading a comprehensive, data‑driven people decisions support the firm’s culture of excellence. This role oversees the systems, processes, and governance that underpin the employee experience, including people analytics and total rewards. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Director partners closely with team members, internal stakeholders, and cross‑functional leaders to ensure operational rigor, data integrity, and competitive total rewards programs aligned with business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings analytical rigor and operational discipline, with the ability to balance strategic vision and tactical execution.

Success in this role requires a curious, strategic, hands‑on operator who is data‑fluent, business minded, and committed to building and improving systems. The role demands sound judgment, disciplined execution, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the firm in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation environment.

• Lead the People analytics function by developing scalable reporting frameworks and translating workforce data into actionable insights that support data‑driven talent decisions.
• Design, build and maintain dashboards and metrics that illuminate workforce trends, talent risks, and engagement to inform leadership decision‑making.
• Develop an integrated data governance strategy ensuring accuracy, consistency, and seamless reporting across systems.

• Lead all aspects of People Operations, including HRIS strategy and oversight, system optimization, process automation and execution.
• Ensure operational rigor and controls, maintaining clear SOPs across People processes.
• Continuously streamline workflows, service delivery, and elevate the employee experience through automation and simplification.
• Assist in forecasting People‑related costs such as benefits expenditures, office space, and workforce planning.

• Partner with the Chief People Officer to lead the annual compensation cycle, including planning, modeling, governance, and execution. Oversee market benchmarking and pay equity analysis using robust data and external surveys.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis.

• Act as a close thought‑partner to Chief People Officer.
• Partner with finance, legal, compliance, technology, and senior business leaders.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing People Operations team while fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
• Contribute to enterprise‑wide initiatives related to people, culture, and operating model decisions.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, People…