Senior Analyst, People Insights

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of our current People data landscape, identifying pain points and establishing robust data pipelines that connect Workday, Greenhouse, Culture Amp, and sentiment tools.
• Design and implement API integrations and automation workflows to ensure real-time, accurate data flow and a seamless HR tech ecosystem.
• Build powerful Power BI/Tableau dashboards that combine recruiting trends, engagement scores, and sentiment insights.
• Conduct predictive analytics to forecast talent needs and turnover risks, utilizing workforce planning models to optimize resource allocation.
• Translate complex data findings into clear, compelling narratives and visualizations, crafting and delivering impactful presentations to senior leadership.
• Refine Greenhouse's recruiting funnel metrics, ensuring smooth transitions to Workday.
• Use Culture Amp data to inform hiring strategies, identify cultural fit, and track retention patterns.
• Create feedback loops between candidate experience and employee sentiment to enhance employer branding.
• Support user training sessions, monitor platform utilization, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with IT and People teams.
• Conduct rigorous QA of data across multiple platforms to ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity in reporting and analytics.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in workforce analytics, People/HR data insights, or related functions, with a solid understanding of People/HR data and metrics.
• Experience with Workday HRIS, including configuration, reporting, and data flow management.
• Proficiency with Excel, SQL, or BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Domo, or Workday Prism Analytics.
• Experience analyzing recruiting funnel data from Applicant Tracking Systems like Greenhouse and leveraging recruiting automation.
• Knowledge of developing and implementing system optimization strategies using data integration tools and techniques such as APIs and ETL.
• Experience analyzing employee engagement metrics from platforms like Culture Amp.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with data automation and system enhancements.
• Familiarity with workforce planning models and predictive analytics.
• Experience with integrating multiple HR systems and sentiment tools.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in HR data insights or workforce analytics.
• Experience with Workday HRIS and BI tools.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive benefits package (details available at https://www.wpp.com/people/wellbeing/benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us).
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking agency.
• Collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth.
• Work with cutting-edge HR technologies.