People Analytics Manager

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Pay Range: $118,000.00 - $194,800.00

Job Description

**Current WGU employees must submit their internal application before 03/27/2025 to be considered for the position.**

The People Analytics Manager is responsible for overseeing a dynamic People Analytics team that is dedicated to generating data-driven insights, understanding the talent lifecycle, and driving transformational change within the organization. This role involves managing a team of talented analysts and data partners to support evidence-based decision-making and enhance the overall effectiveness of the organization’s strategies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Leads, inspires, and mentors a team of People Analytics professionals to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.

• Sets clear goals, provides regular feedback, conducts performance evaluations, and identifies development opportunities for team members.

• Promotes a culture of learning, diversity, and inclusion within the team.

• Ensures data governance by administering and following policies/guidelines for providing and securing sensitive or confidential WGU information.

People Analytics Strategy:

• Develops and executes the overall People Analytics strategy aligned with the organization's business objectives and People & Talent initiatives.

• Identifies opportunities to leverage data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and optimize talent-related processes.

• Stays abreast of industry trends and best practices in people analytics and incorporates them into the team's approach.

Data-Driven Insights:

• Works closely with stakeholders across various business functions to understand their analytical needs and deliver actionable insights.

• Utilizes data visualization tools and techniques to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner to drive organizational understanding.

Talent Lifecycle Analysis:

• Analyzes talent acquisition, performance management, talent development, and employee retention data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborates across People & Talent to ensure data accuracy and integrity across all talent management systems.

Business Problem-Solving:

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address critical business challenges through data analysis and strategic recommendations.

• Develops predictive models and scenario analysis to support workforce planning and talent forecasting.

Change Enablement:

• Drives the adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organization, empowering leaders to make informed choices backed by analytics.

• Supports change management efforts to ensure successful implementation of People & Talent initiatives and transformational changes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop and lead a fast-paced, dynamic team.

• Skilled at managing and prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects, meeting deadlines, and managing stakeholder expectations.

• Proven experience participating in and collaborating with cross-functional teams and personalities successfully.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High degree of technical acuity, with the ability to understand complex systems and data structures.

• Ability to link people data to organizational performance and outcomes.

• Adept at driving data-driven decision-making and influencing senior leaders.

• Solid understanding of HR processes, talent management, and the employee lifecycle.

• Keen attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality.

• Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities and rapid change.

• Results-oriented, with the ability to deliver results through strong team leadership.

Competencies: 

Organizational Impact: 

• Manages a team that focuses on executing the operational plans for the job area with measurable contribution to the achievement of results of the department, function, or office.

• Assigns and distributes work.

• Typically, does not have budget accountability but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget and assist in compiling data to prepare annual budgets.

Problem Solving and Decision Making: 

• Responsible for making moderate improvements of processes or systems to enhance performance of the job area.

• Assignments received and problems faced are broad and undefined, and occasionally require use of analytical concepts, investigation, and knowledge from prior experience.

Communication and Influence: 

• Communicates within job area and occasionally with external groups.

• Ensures compliance with university policies and procedures within job area and may influence others outside of job area to justify and gain cooperation for policies, practices, and procedures.

Leadership and Talent Management: 

• Manages a team of professionals.   Manages the work of assigned employees who generally exercise latitude and independence in their assignments. Ensures proper training of team members, and participates in hiring, firing, and promotion decisions. Conducts performance reviews and may recommend salary reviews.

• May complete assignments that are technical in manner in addition to supervising others.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in Data Science, Human Resources, or related field.

• 5 years of hands-on experience in People Analytics or HRIS, which includes 1 year of supervisory experience.

• Deep proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau, R, Python).

• Proven experience in project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.

• Familiarity with HR technology systems and databases (e.g., HCM, ATS, LMS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Human Resources, or related field.

• Experience with Workday Reporting, Discovery Boards, Prism, etc.

• One or more Workday Pro certifications is an added advantage.

• People Analytics, PHR or other HR certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Occasional travel for team and/or department meetings.

Experience in lieu of education 

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.  Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is at the discretion of the hiring manager. 

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Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.