People Analytics Manager

Latham & Watkins LLP • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The People Analytics Manager is an integral part of Latham & Watkins’ Human Capital & Talent team. The role provides reliable workforce reporting, data governance, and actionable people insights across the firm. It also designs and leads the development and maintenance of scalable People Analytics reporting infrastructure, processes, and standards to deliver consistent, reliable insights and enable self-service reporting capabilities.

The role is based in the firm’s Downtown LA office and may be eligible for a flexible schedule that includes both hybrid and in-office presence. The manager partners across functions to improve workforce data quality and governance, works with data teams to define requirements and standardize metrics, and collaborates with HR Business Partners to turn business questions into analytical and reporting requirements. The position also supports documentation, executive reporting, and the protection of sensitive and confidential information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Analytics, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in people analytics, HR analytics, business analytics, workforce planning, consulting, or a related analytical function.
• At least seven years of cumulative experience.
• Exceptional professional interpersonal skills, including active listening.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with people at all organizational levels.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
• Ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods, implement solutions, prioritize multiple demands, and work within a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally to improve workforce data quality, strengthen data governance practices, and promote consistent data entry across systems.
• Collaborate with data teams to define data requirements, improve underlying data models, and standardize key workforce metrics for accurate, scalable firmwide reporting.
• Work with Human Resources Business Partners to understand analytical needs, translate business questions into data and reporting requirements, and build confidence in using people data to inform decisions.
• Oversee and help prepare documentation, including process inventories, data dictionaries, and end-user guides.
• Develop executive-level reporting and presentations that turn workforce data into clear insights, compelling narratives, and actionable recommendations.
• Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information retained by the firm.
• Manage reporting projects end-to-end and prioritize multiple demands within a matrixed organization.

Benefits

• Generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance.
• Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401k plan.
• At least 11 paid holidays per year.
• PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year of employment and increasing with tenure.
• Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency resources, medical resources, and well-being events.
• Professional development programs.
• Employee discounts.
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager