Director, Data Analytics & Insights

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Recruiting Analytics & Insights to lead strategic recruiting analytics initiatives and support data-informed decision making across the organization.

In this role, you will design and advance a data-driven recruiting strategy that goes beyond standard reporting to understand the drivers behind hiring outcomes. You will lead a team of analysts and researchers, partnering closely with stakeholders to translate insights into action and help shape the future direction of recruiting through thoughtful, inclusive analytics.

• Provide visible leadership in shaping recruiting analytics and insights strategies across the organization
• Partner with recruiting leaders, business partners, and stakeholders to identify opportunities and implement data-informed improvements
• Lead the development of recruiting data perspectives, including metrics, visuals, deliverables, and insights used across the company
• Design and communicate complex data analyses, research studies, and measurement frameworks in a clear and accessible way
• Translate analytics and research findings into actionable insights aligned with recruiting objectives
• Build and execute a multi-year roadmap for recruiting analytics, evolving the organization from reactive reporting to predictive and proactive insights
• Define and track key performance metrics such as Quality of Hire, Lifetime Value of Hire, and Source Effectiveness
• Develop dashboards and proactively surfaced insights for executive and operational audiences
• Conduct reviews of the recruiting lifecycle to identify opportunities to improve data quality, insight integrity, and decision effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including data engineering, dashboard design, recruiting, HR, finance, and workforce planning
• Evaluate new initiatives for strategic alignment and prioritize work based on long-term organizational impact
• Communicate vision effectively and influence stakeholders to align with shared goals
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key partners
• Optimize resources to maximize impact while aligning work with recruiting and company priorities

• Degree in Data Science, I/O Psychology, Statistics, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in people analytics, research, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience leading teams or complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and statistical techniques
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and developing measurement frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to a variety of audiences, including executive leaders

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience in high-growth or technology-driven organizations
• Knowledge of HR information systems and people analytics platforms
• Experience contributing to research, publications, or thought leadership in analytics or people analytics
• Certification in analytics, research, or related methodologies