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The New York Times · 2 months ago

Director, People Analytics

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

The New York Times is committed to independent journalism and seeks a hands-on Director of People Analytics. This role focuses on leveraging complex people data to inform HR and business strategies while leading workforce analytics integration into executive decision-making processes.

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Responsibilities

You will leverage Workday data and analytics modules, and other platforms, to strengthen workforce insights

You will provide proactive and actionable insights on workforce trends, employee engagement, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics

You will support succession planning, job architecture alignment, compensation planning and organizational design through scenario modeling

You will partner with HR, Finance, Legal and Shared Services, Enterprise Tech to ensure data consistency, governance, accessibility and integration across systems

You will drive data literacy and cultivate a culture of curiosity, enabling the effective use of analytics in daily operations

You will enable HR teams with self-service analytics and reduce manual reporting through automation and scalable tools

You will model thought leadership on workforce analytics, staying current on trends, technologies, and best practices

You will manage a team effectively and in a collaborative manner, creating a positive work environment

Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Qualification

People AnalyticsWorkday reportingData visualization toolsHR processes knowledgeAnalytical skillsChange managementProject managementCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

8+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Planning, or HR Strategy roles

7+ years of management experience, including leading cross-functional teams and project management

Expertise in Workday reporting and analytics

You have strong knowledge of HR processes (talent, culture, performance, retention) and ability to translate them into measurable outcomes

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership

You can operate independently, anticipate organizational needs, and manage change in a complex and nuanced environment

Demonstrated success in leading analytics initiatives in a global, matrixed environment

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-impact outcomes under tight timelines

Strong analytical and modeling skills; experience with data visualization tools, such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau