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Samsara · 9 hours ago

Director, People Analytics

Samsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, enabling organizations to harness IoT data for operational improvements. The Director of People Analytics is a senior leadership role focused on transforming workforce data into strategic insights, driving evidence-based decisions on hiring, retention, and productivity.

Business IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftware
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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
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team

Qualification

People Analytics StrategyData AnalysisData GovernanceLeadership ExperienceAIMachine LearningData Visualization (Tableau)Statistical SoftwareBusiness AcumenHR Principles KnowledgeCommunication 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

Master's degree 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

Health benefits
Employee-led remote and flexible working

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
Represents job field similar to this job
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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