Director, Recruiting Data Analytics & Insights

This role seeks an experienced Director of Recruiting Analytics & Insights to lead strategic initiatives and support data-informed decision-making. You will design and advance a data-driven recruiting strategy, leading a team of analysts and researchers. The role involves partnering with stakeholders to translate insights into action, shaping the future of recruiting through thoughtful, inclusive analytics, and evolving from reactive reporting to predictive insights.

Must Have

• Provide visible leadership in shaping recruiting analytics and insights strategies.
• Partner with recruiting leaders and stakeholders to identify opportunities and implement data-informed improvements.
• Lead the development of recruiting data perspectives, metrics, visuals, and insights.
• Design and communicate complex data analyses, research studies, and measurement frameworks.
• Translate analytics and research findings into actionable insights aligned with recruiting objectives.
• Build and execute a multi-year roadmap for recruiting analytics.
• Define and track key performance metrics like Quality of Hire, Lifetime Value of Hire, and Source Effectiveness.
• Develop dashboards and proactively surfaced insights for executive and operational audiences.
• Conduct reviews of the recruiting lifecycle to improve data quality and decision effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including data engineering, HR, and finance.
• Evaluate new initiatives for strategic alignment and prioritize work based on impact.
• Communicate vision effectively and influence stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key partners.
• Optimize resources to maximize impact.
• Degree in Data Science, I/O Psychology, Statistics, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in people analytics, research, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams or complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and statistical techniques.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and developing measurement frameworks.

Good to Have

• Advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in high-growth or technology-driven organizations.
• Knowledge of HR information systems and people analytics platforms.
• Experience contributing to research, publications, or thought leadership in analytics or people analytics.
• Certification in analytics, research, or related methodologies.

Perks & Benefits

• Time off programs
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health support
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee stock purchasing program
• Benefits and resources to support work-life balance
• AI agents to accelerate impact

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director of Recruiting Analytics & Insights to lead strategic recruiting analytics initiatives and support data-informed decision making across the organization.

In this role, you will design and advance a data-driven recruiting strategy that goes beyond standard reporting to understand the drivers behind hiring outcomes. You will lead a team of analysts and researchers, partnering closely with stakeholders to translate insights into action and help shape the future direction of recruiting through thoughtful, inclusive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership in shaping recruiting analytics and insights strategies across the organization
• Partner with recruiting leaders, business partners, and stakeholders to identify opportunities and implement data-informed improvements
• Lead the development of recruiting data perspectives, including metrics, visuals, deliverables, and insights used across the company
• Design and communicate complex data analyses, research studies, and measurement frameworks in a clear and accessible way
• Translate analytics and research findings into actionable insights aligned with recruiting objectives
• Build and execute a multi-year roadmap for recruiting analytics, evolving the organization from reactive reporting to predictive and proactive insights
• Define and track key performance metrics such as Quality of Hire, Lifetime Value of Hire, and Source Effectiveness
• Develop dashboards and proactively surfaced insights for executive and operational audiences
• Conduct reviews of the recruiting lifecycle to identify opportunities to improve data quality, insight integrity, and decision effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners including data engineering, dashboard design, recruiting, HR, finance, and workforce planning
• Evaluate new initiatives for strategic alignment and prioritize work based on long-term organizational impact
• Communicate vision effectively and influence stakeholders to align with shared goals
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with key partners
• Optimize resources to maximize impact while aligning work with recruiting and company priorities

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Data Science, I/O Psychology, Statistics, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in people analytics, research, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience leading teams or complex, cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
• Strong understanding of research methodologies and statistical techniques
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience working with large-scale datasets and developing measurement frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights to a variety of audiences, including executive leaders

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Experience in high-growth or technology-driven organizations
• Knowledge of HR information systems and people analytics platforms
• Experience contributing to research, publications, or thought leadership in analytics or people analytics
• Certification in analytics, research, or related methodologies

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