Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Circana is a leading provider of technology, AI, and data solutions for consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers. They are seeking an experienced People Analytics and HR Data leader to build a world-class people analytics capability that drives better decisions and measurable business impact.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and own an HR data governance framework, including: Data ownership and stewardship models, Data quality standards and controls, Clear accountability across HRBPs, HR Operations, and employee self‑service
- Develop and maintain HR data dictionaries, definitions, and standards to ensure consistent interpretation and usage of HR metrics company‑
- Establish sustainable processes that prevent future data degradation while enabling flexibility for evolving business needs
- Drive global consistency in HR data standards across regions with varying practices and inputs
- Lead a structured effort to continually assess, clean, and remediate historical HR data where needed within UKG Pro in partnership with leaders across the HR function
- Partner with HR Operations and IT to diagnose and address root causes of data quality issues, not just symptoms
- Provide guidance on UKG best practices, workarounds, and enhancements related to data integrity and reporting
- Establish a trusted, consistent reporting environment, ensuring leaders and partners across HR have confidence in HR metrics and dashboards
- Define and prioritize key workforce metrics across: HRBP support and workforce planning, Talent acquisition and mobility, Total Rewards (compensation & benefits), Compliance and risk, Global Inclusion & Belonging and Equity Analytics
- Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executives and HR leaders
- Create a multi‑year roadmap to evolve from descriptive and diagnostic reporting to predictive and prescriptive people analytics
- Identify opportunities to apply analytics to real business questions (e.g., attrition risk, hiring effectiveness, pay equity, internal mobility)
- Evaluate third‑party analytics and BI tools that could augment or extend UKG capabilities
- Assess and recommend tools that extend HRIS capabilities and advance analytics maturity
- Partner with IT and Finance as needed to align HR analytics with broader enterprise data strategies
- Act as a trusted strategic partner to HR leadership, HRBPs, and HR Operations
- Influence behavioral change by helping stakeholders understand why data standards matter to our collective success and scalability
- Lead enablement efforts, including training, documentation, and change communications, to drive adoption of data standards and best practices
- Balance rigor with pragmatism by prioritizing foundational data management and enabling trust across our HR function
Skills
- 8–12+ years of experience in people analytics, or HRIS-related analytics, with demonstrable ownership of complex HR data environments
- Strong hands-on HRIS experience required; UKG Pro strongly preferred
- Proven experience implementing and overseeing data governance frameworks, standards, and data quality programs
- Experience stabilizing HR data environments, particularly in post-implementation or scaling contexts
- Strong understanding of core HR domains, including HR business partnering and workforce planning, Talent acquisition and talent management, Compensation & benefits / total rewards, Compliance and regulatory reporting, Diversity, equity, and inclusion analytics
- Advanced capability in HR reporting and analytics, including trend analysis, segmentation, and insight generation
- Experience working with BI and analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar)
- Familiarity with data modeling concepts, integrations, and enterprise data ecosystems
- Ability to evaluate and recommend third‑party people analytics platforms and solutions
- Demonstrated success operating as a strategic advisor rather than a purely operational team member
- Strong consulting skills—able to challenge assumptions, influence without authority, and navigate complex organizational dynamics
- Ability to balance near‑term execution with long‑term vision
- Previous experience leading a post‑implementation HR data remediation and governance effort
- Experience maturing an organization from ad‑hoc or descriptive reporting to predictive/prescriptive analytics
- Background working closely with senior HR and business leaders in a matrixed environment
- Experience aligning HR analytics with broader enterprise, technical, or financial analytics strategies
- Experience working in global environments with varied data standards and practices
Benefits
- Bonus pay
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
Company Overview
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