Principal Associate - People Analytics Lead

Role Overview

The People Analytics team is evolving beyond traditional HR reporting to embrace predictive and AI-enhanced talent insights. As the Principal Associate (E3) – People Analytics Lead, you will architect and manage the data ecosystem underpinning workforce strategies. This position operates at the convergence of HR, Data Engineering, and AI, utilizing advanced data modeling, automation, and Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to convert raw HR information into automated, scalable, and actionable intelligence.

Core Responsibilities

• AI Transformation & Innovation: Redesign legacy HR processes by embedding language models to automate tasks like employee feedback analysis and provide intelligent query capabilities to HR partners. Advance analytics from descriptive metrics to predictive models including attrition forecasting and skill-gap analysis. Enhance dashboard reporting with integrated narratives.
• Data Engineering & Modeling: Collaborate with enterprise data teams to ensure clean and dependable data flows from HRIS systems like Workday and SuccessFactors. Develop optimized SQL queries and Python ETL scripts to manage complex workforce datasets. Construct resilient data models as a reliable single source of truth for people metrics. Deploy AI-driven HR solutions and employ AI-assisted development tools to accelerate and improve code deliverables.
• Analytics, Visualization & Storytelling: Create and maintain dynamic Power BI dashboards with sophisticated DAX formulas. Interpret statistical results to craft straightforward, compelling stories that inform executive leadership decisions.
• Process Automation: Identify and eliminate redundant manual reporting in HR through automation using Python, low-code platforms, or API integrations. Develop self-serve analytics platforms to provide HR leaders with on-demand insights.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in SQL for complex queries (joins, CTEs, window functions) and Python for data manipulation and automation with libraries like pandas and scikit-learn.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI including dashboard development, data gateway, and DAX query management.
• Experience with Generative AI tools and APIs (such as OpenAI and Anthropic) for NLP and code generation tasks.
• Strong understanding of HRIS data architectures and integrations.
• Hands-on knowledge of Python-based interactive dashboards (e.g., Panel), Microsoft SQL Server, and version control using GitHub.
• Skill in ETL processes and translating data into executive-level visual reports.
• Attention to deeper data interpretation to detect workforce trends and business risks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities to connect technical teams with HR partners.
• A curious problem-solving approach to apply technology in addressing workforce challenges.