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Samsara · 1 day ago

Director, People Analytics

Samsara is a pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, helping organizations improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability through IoT data. The Director of People Analytics will transform workforce data into strategic business insights, leading a team to analyze people data and provide recommendations on hiring, retention, and productivity.

Business IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftware
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive people analytics strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and people strategy
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of people analytics professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of people data to identify trends, predict outcomes, and provide strategic recommendations on critical people issues
Partner closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and other key stakeholders to understand their business challenges and provide data-backed solutions
Oversee the design, delivery and enablement of a suite of self-service dashboards, interfaces and reports that empower leaders across the organization
Act as the subject matter expert on people analytics tools and technologies, including Workday, data visualization platforms such as Tableau, AI/Automation, and statistical software
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling, and concise presentations and narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences

Qualification

People Analytics StrategyData AnalysisLeadership ExperienceAIMachine LearningData GovernanceHR Principles KnowledgeBusiness AcumenCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

10+ years of experience in an analytics role, with at least 5 years in a dedicated people analytics function
Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and developing a team
Proven experience developing and executing a multi-year analytics roadmap and strategy
Demonstrated ability to produce executive-ready deliverables (dashboards, decks, presentations, and narratives)
Experience establishing data governance and best practices for data integrity, privacy, and compliance

Preferred

Experience with practical application of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytical techniques
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people data to business outcomes
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Deep knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employee lifecycle events
Experience working in a high-growth technology company

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Employee-led remote and flexible working
Health benefits

Company

Samsara is digitizing the world of physical operations.

H1B Sponsorship

Samsara has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (68)
2024 (53)
2023 (59)
2022 (70)
2021 (1)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$930M
Key Investors
General CatalystAndreessen Horowitz
2021-12-15IPO
2020-09-24Secondary Market
2020-05-20Series F· $700M

Leadership Team

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Sanjit Biswas
CEO
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Ben Calderon
CTO - Hardware & Operations
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