Director of People Analytics

Gong.io • Chicago, NY

4d • $179,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io. At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career. Gong is seeking a Director of People Analytics to build and lead a strategic, enterprise-grade analytics function that drives measurable business impact. This leader will transform people data into actionable insights that improve retention, performance, workforce planning, and organizational health. This role requires both strategic vision and operational execution — someone who can architect a trusted data ecosystem, deliver executive-level decision support, and build a high-performing analytics team that advances Gong’s analytics maturity from descriptive reporting to predictive insight.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Planning, Data Strategy, or a related field, including 4+ years leading analytics teams.
• Demonstrated success building or scaling a People Analytics function in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong technical fluency across HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday), ATS systems (e.g., Greenhouse), employee listening tools (e.g., CultureAmp, Glint, Qualtrics), and people analytics platforms (e.g., Visier, OneModel, Crunchr).
• Expertise in BI and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Looker, or Power BI.
• Experience developing predictive workforce models and advancing analytics maturity.
• Deep understanding of organizational health, engagement analytics, and talent metrics.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy, and HR data security frameworks.
• Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analyses into strategic decisions.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and align analytics priorities with broader business strategy.
• Experience with SQL, with the ability to troubleshoot complex workforce datasets and queries.
• Strong statistical foundation, with experience applying predictive modeling techniques using Python, R, or equivalent analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the People Analytics function: Define and execute a multi-year vision and roadmap for People Analytics aligned to company strategy
• Own and evolve the people data ecosystem: Architect and scale a trusted, integrated people data foundation across systems such as Workday, Greenhouse, and CultureAmp.
• Drive executive decision support: Provide clear, actionable insights to senior leadership and serve as a trusted thought partner on workforce strategy and long-term organizational design.
• Advanced predictive workforce insights: Develop and deploy predictive statistical models that move the organization beyond descriptive reporting and evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, or build-vs-buy strategies to advance analytics maturity.
• Elevate employee listening and organizational diagnostics: Lead Gong’s employee listening strategy, translating engagement and culture data into targeted actions that improve organizational health and leadership effectiveness.
• Build and lead a high-performing team: Hire, develop, and mentor a team of analytics professionals.
• Partner cross-functionally: Collaborate with Finance, Data, and Technology teams to align workforce metrics with enterprise reporting and financial planning.

Benefits

• We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
• Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
• 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
• Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
• Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed