Director, People Analytics

Samsara • San Francisco, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

About the role: A Director of People Analytics is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming workforce data into strategic business insights. They act as the bridge between technical data science and human resources, helping the organization make evidence-based decisions on hiring, retention, diversity, and productivity. This is a remote position open to candidates in the U.S. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role. In this role, you will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive people analytics strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and people strategy. Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of people analytics professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Data Analysis & Insights: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of people data to identify trends, predict outcomes, and provide strategic recommendations on critical people issues. Stakeholder Consultation: Partner closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and other key stakeholders to understand their business challenges and provide data-backed solutions. Dashboard & Reporting: Oversee the design, delivery and enablement of a suite of self-service dashboards, interfaces and reports that empower leaders across the organization. Technology & Tools: Act as the subject matter expert on people analytics tools and technologies, including Workday, data visualization platforms such as Tableau, AI/Automation, and statistical software. Storytelling: Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling, and concise presentations and narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences. Automatically included - do not run through Bias Decoder: All Roles : Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices People Manager Roles : Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in an analytics role, with at least 5 years in a dedicated people analytics function.
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and developing a team.
• Proven experience developing and executing a multi-year analytics roadmap and strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to produce executive-ready deliverables (dashboards, decks, presentations, and narratives).
• Experience establishing data governance and best practices for data integrity, privacy, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with practical application of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytical techniques.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people data to business outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employee lifecycle events.
• Experience working in a high-growth technology company.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive people analytics strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and people strategy.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of people analytics professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of people data to identify trends, predict outcomes, and provide strategic recommendations on critical people issues.
• Stakeholder Consultation: Partner closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and other key stakeholders to understand their business challenges and provide data-backed solutions.
• Dashboard & Reporting: Oversee the design, delivery and enablement of a suite of self-service dashboards, interfaces and reports that empower leaders across the organization.
• Technology & Tools: Act as the subject matter expert on people analytics tools and technologies, including Workday, data visualization platforms such as Tableau, AI/Automation, and statistical software.
• Storytelling: Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling, and concise presentations and narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees