Director, Recruiting Data Analytics & Insights

Salesforce•Indianapolis, IN

10d•$171,200 - $273,000

About The Position

Salesforce is seeking an experienced Director of Recruiting Analytics & Insights to lead strategic Recruiting analytics initiatives and drive data-informed decision making across our organization. In this role, you will be the architect of our data-driven initiatives that drive our Recruiting strategies with an emphasis on predictive analytics and an Agentic future for surfacing insights to the recruiting organization. You aren’t just reporting on "time-to-fill"; you are investigating the why behind our hiring successes and failures. You will lead a team of analysts and researchers to turn raw data into actionable insights. This senior leadership role will lead a team of analysts and researchers, providing the team deep technical expertise and strategic vision to shape Recruiting’s direction and deliver actionable insights.

Requirements

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 directly leading teams and complex, cross-functional initiatives
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
Knowledge of HR information systems and people analytics platforms
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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field
Experience in high-growth or technology-driven organizations
Experience contributing to research, publications, or thought leadership in analytics or people analytics
Certification in analytics, research, or related methodologies

Responsibilities

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 with a goal of providing agentic driven outputs to the organization.
Define and track key performance metrics such as Quality of Hire, Lifetime Value of Hire, Source Effectiveness, and operational KPI’s.
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 with an Agent first mindset.
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