Senior Director, People Analytics

**Overview** As the Senior Director of People Analytics at Acosta Group, you will play a pivotal role in **leading data-driven HR initiatives** and **optimizing workforce strategies** at Acosta Group. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for **developing and executing the people analytics strategy** that aligns with our organizational goals and fosters a data-centric culture. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our organization through **data-driven decision-making** . This senior leadership position requires a **strategic thinker** and **analytical leader** with a passion for **leveraging data to drive business value** . With over 37,000 associates, this role is critical to ensuring our business decisions are informed by actionable insights derived from our wealth of employee data. **Responsibilities** **Develop and Implement People Analytics Strategy:** Design and implement a comprehensive people analytics strategy that spans from foundational reporting metrics to advanced predictive analytics. Collaborate with senior leaders and HR stakeholders to understand business needs and align analytics initiatives with strategic objectives. **Drive Data-Driven Decision Making:** Analyze and interpret complex HR data to uncover trends, patterns, and insights that drive effective decision-making across the organization. Create visually compelling data presentations to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to various stakeholders. **Partner with Key Stakeholders** : Collaborate with senior business leaders, IT, finance, and HR to identify key business challenges and opportunities where people analytics can drive meaningful impact. Provide strategic guidance to leadership teams based on data-driven insights to optimize talent acquisition, development, retention, and overall workforce effectiveness. **Lead and Develop People Analytics Team:** Build and lead a high-performing team of people analytics professionals who can deliver actionable insights and impactful reports to support business objectives. Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging the use of cutting-edge analytics tools and methodologies. **Utilize Advanced Analytics Tools and Languages:** Leverage advanced analytics tools and languages such as R and Python to conduct predictive and prescriptive analyses, modeling, and data visualizations. Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data analytics and bring innovative approaches to drive continuous improvement in our people analytics practices. **Ensure Data Privacy and Compliance:** Implement and uphold data privacy standards and comply with relevant laws and regulations to ensure the responsible and ethical use of employee data. **Qualifications** Bachelor's degree in **Human Resources, Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics** , or a related field. Advanced degree preferred. Proven experience ( **10 years** ) in a strategic leadership role focused on people analytics and workforce insights in a large organization. Demonstrated expertise in **developing** and **executing people analytics strategies** , including foundational reporting and advanced analytics. Proficiency in utilizing **data analytics tools such as R, Python, and other statistical software** to perform complex analyses and build predictive models. Strong business acumen and the ability to **connect people analytics initiatives with strategic business objectives.** Exceptional **communication** and **presentation skills** , with the ability to articulate complex findings to diverse audiences in a clear and compelling manner. Prior experience **leading and mentoring a team of data analysts or HR professionals** is preferred. Demonstrated experience in using **data-driven insights to support talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.** Proficiency in Machine Learning: **Demonstrated expertise in applying machine learning techniques to people analytics** , such as **predictive modeling for talent acquisition, attrition risk analysis, and workforce planning.** Familiarity with **Generative AI:** Experience with generative artificial intelligence methods, such as Generative Adversarial Networks ( **GANs** ) or Variational Autoencoders ( **VAEs** ), to analyze and generate **meaningful insights from HR and employee-related data** . **Acosta/ Mosaic North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer** The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Mosaic reserves the right to modify all or part of any job descriptions at its discretion in order to meet and or exceed the needs of the business. **We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs, to the extent required by law** _By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy_ Statement and Terms of Conditions. **US** : http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ **Canada** : http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ **Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)** **Work State** _US-FL-Jacksonville | US-Anywhere_ **Job ID** _2023-225269_ **Work City** _Jacksonville_ **PCN** _TBD_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Work Zip** _32216_ **Starting average hours per week** _37.5 _ **Category** _Corporate Jobs_