The Home Depot · 1 month ago
Data Scientist - People Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
3+ years expThe Home Depot is a leading home improvement retailer, and they are seeking a Data Scientist for their People Analytics team. This role is responsible for supporting data science initiatives to enhance business profitability and improve candidate experiences by applying advanced analytical methodologies and machine learning techniques to large HR datasets.
E-CommerceHome ServicesRetailHome and GardenHome DecorHome Improvement
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and develop algorithms and models to use against large datasets to create business insights; Participates in large data analytics project teams by serving as a technical lead for analytics projects; May lead small projects and work independently on solution development; Execute tasks with high levels of efficiency and quality; Make appropriate selection, utilization and interpretation of advanced analytical methodologies
Effectively communicate insights and recommendations to both technical and non-technical leaders and business customers/partners; Present recommendations in a confident manner in order to influence execution of recommendation; Prepare reports, updates and/or presentations related to progress made on a project or solution; Clearly communicate impacts of recommendations to drive alignment and appropriate implementation
Incorporate business knowledge into solution approach; Effectively develop trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams; Work with project teams and business partners to determine project goals
Seek further knowledge on key developments within data science, technical skill sets, and additional data sources; Participate in the continuous improvement of data science and analytics by developing replicable solutions (for example, codified data products, project documentation, process flowcharts) to ensure solutions are leveraged for future projects; Build and maintain library of reusable algorithms for future use, ensuring developed codes are documented
Qualification
Required
Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
3 years of work experience in data science, advanced analytics, and building production-level ML systems
Preferred
Masters in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Statistics, etc.) or equivalent work experience
4+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, and building production-level ML systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Proficient in Python (including Pandas and NumPy) and version control utilizing Git/GitHub
Proficient running queries against large-scale databases (preferably with Google BigQuery, SQL, and GCP)
Proficient with data visualization software (preferably Tableau)
Proficient with the end-to-end MLOps lifecycle, model deployment, and API serving (preferably with Kubeflow or MLflow)
Knowledgeable in Generative AI, LLM-powered agentic workflows, and recommendation systems
Company
The Home Depot
The Home Depot is a retailer of hardware, consumer goods, and DIY supplies both online and offline while providing home delivery services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2007-07-31Debt Financing
Leadership Team
Ted Decker
Chair, President and CEO
Chip Devine
Senior Vice President
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