The Guitar Center Company · 1 month ago
Manager, People Analytics
Westlake Village, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expThe Guitar Center Company is a leading multichannel musical instrument retailer, and they are seeking a Manager of People Analytics to enhance data-driven decision-making across their brands. This role involves developing a people analytics strategy, overseeing analytics tools, and delivering insights that shape talent strategies and business performance.
Retail
Hiring Manager
Kevin Theiss
Responsibilities
Develop and Execute People Analytics Strategy: Define and lead the enterprise people analytics roadmap, determining what metrics matter most (e.g., turnover, engagement, internal mobility, time-to-fill) and how they align with organizational goals. Continuously refine the strategy to meet evolving business needs and priorities
Design and Maintain Dashboards and Reports: Oversee the creation and optimization of interactive dashboards and reports for HR and business leaders using tools such as Omni, Power BI, or Tableau. Ensure accurate integration of data from Dayforce, ATS, and other systems. Design visuals and key performance indicators (KPIs) that clearly communicate insights and enable leaders to take informed action
Deliver Advanced Analysis and Insights: Lead and conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities within the workforce. Examples include turnover root cause analyses, predictive modeling for retention, and correlations between training and performance outcomes. Translate data findings into clear, practical recommendations that support business strategy
Manage Reporting and Presentations: Prepare and present regular workforce analytics reports for HR and business executives, such as monthly metrics summaries or quarterly talent dashboards. Tell the story behind the data—highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities—and provide recommendations to improve outcomes. Respond to ad-hoc analytical requests with accuracy and speed
Ensure Data Governance and Quality: Partner with HRIS, IT, and other data stakeholders to ensure data integrity, consistency, and compliance. Define and maintain standardized metric definitions (e.g., voluntary vs. involuntary turnover), establish validation processes, and promote best practices for secure, ethical handling of employee data
Collaborate and Consult Across the Organization: Act as an internal consultant to HR and business partners, helping them understand and apply data insights. Partner with Finance, Operations, and other functions to forecast workforce needs, model labor scenarios, or evaluate the impact of people initiatives. Build analytical literacy across the HR function by coaching stakeholders in dashboard usage and data interpretation
Build Analytical Capability and Influence: Promote analytical fluency across HR by coaching partners on how to interpret data, use dashboards, and apply insights. Lead by influence to foster a culture of curiosity and evidence-based decision-making throughout the HR function and the broader organization
Advance the People Analytics Function: Continuously evolve tools, methodologies, and processes to expand the sophistication and scalability of people analytics. Stay current with emerging trends in analytics, visualization, and AI-driven insights to position Guitar Center as a leader in workforce intelligence
Handle Sensitive Data Responsibly: Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and data security when handling employee and organizational information
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Data Science, Business, Human Resources, or Psychology with a strong quantitative focus
5+ years of experience in HR analytics, data analysis, or a related field
Proven experience transforming data into insights that influence decisions
Strong proficiency with data visualization tools (Omni, Tableau, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills
Experience working with large data sets and familiarity with query languages (SQL)
Deep understanding of HR metrics and their business implications (e.g., turnover, time-to-hire, engagement, and productivity)
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's in Analytics, I/O Psychology, or MBA) or specialized analytics training
7+ years of relevant experience, ideally including exposure to retail or multi-unit business operations
Skills in statistical or programming languages (R or Python) for advanced analytics or predictive modeling
Exceptional communication, data storytelling, and presentation skills for non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and maintain confidentiality with sensitive data
Soft Skills: Analytical curiosity, problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into simple, actionable insights
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K plus company match
Mental health support
Paid sick/holiday/vacation time
Employee discount program
Tuition reimbursement options
Company
The Guitar Center Company
We exist so music can persist. Our family of brands has put more instruments into the hands of more people than anyone on the planet.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gabriel Dalporto
Chief Executive Officer
Ron Japinga
CEO
Recent News
2024-05-05
2024-05-04
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