Sr Director Analyst Enterprise and Workforce Cost Modeling (REMOTE US)

Gartner•Remote - Delaware, DE

2d•$172,000 - $202,500•Remote

About The Position

Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in-person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. We are seeking candidates with expertise in enterprise cost management, empirical IO, econometric and statistical modeling, and labor market analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing data related to macroeconomics, enterprise and labor costs as well as trends in the labor market. All candidates must be able to represent the larger body of Gartner research and conduct and publish research on topics relevant to Chief HR Officers (CHROs).

Requirements

Bachelors degree and 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience analyzing and identifying changing enterprise and workforce cost conditions (total rewards, compensation, and health and benefits), talent trends, and guide data gathering efforts to measure the effects
Experience with forecast and model large scale cost initiatives such as changes in healthcare/benefits structures, compensation design and/or employee lifecycle programs
Ability to forecast and model large scale cost initiatives such as changes in healthcare/benefits structures, compensation design and/or employee lifecycle programs
Analytical skills including applying conceptual models and recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions.
Demonstrated experience analyzing data to understand what actions CHROs and their teams should take.
Strong knowledge of publicly available data sets that can be used to assess the hiring and labor market
Experience and comfort advising and working with senior leaders
Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions
Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team
Demonstrated executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with C-level executives and additional stakeholders
Strong organizational skills: ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high quality deliverables
Strong business and financial acumen
Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments
Ability to effectively adjust communication style to different audiences

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in economics, business, social sciences or statistics
Experience in econometric and statistical modeling, including ability to work with a quantitative analytics team to test hypotheses.

Responsibilities

Analyze and identify changing enterprise and workforce cost conditions (total rewards, compensation, and health and benefits), talent trends, and guide data gathering efforts to measure the effects
Forecast and model large scale cost initiatives such as changes in healthcare/benefits structures, compensation design and/or employee lifecycle programs
Pull together proprietary and publicly available data sets to derive new insights and offer compelling, actionable written guidance for CHROs
Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions about enterprise labor/talent costs and labor market trends
Engage with clients and prospects virtually or face-to-face and provide actionable advice on questions related to talent analytics and/or labor modeling
Create and deliver presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings
Attend industry and professional association conferences as needed
Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community
Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members, as needed