Senior Manager, People Analytics (Boston, MA)

Role Summary

The People Analytics Sr. Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping Vertex’s HR data strategy by leveraging advanced analytics, experimentation, and storytelling to drive data-informed decisions across the employee lifecycle. This role will partner closely with HR and business leaders to uncover insights, design experiments, and communicate findings that influence talent strategies and organizational effectiveness. The People Analytics Sr. Manager will be focused on building scalable data and AI solutions and translating research and analytics into actionable business insights

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of people analytics projects that support strategic HR initiatives, including talent acquisition, retention, performance, and engagement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that provide actionable insights to HR and business stakeholders.
• Apply statistical and experimental methods (e.g., A/B testing, regression analysis) to evaluate HR programs and interventions.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives that inform and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure ethical and compliant use of employee data in accordance with Vertex‚Äôs privacy and security policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., Workday, survey platforms, learning systems) to build holistic views of workforce trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, helping them interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in people analytics and recommend innovative approaches to enhance Vertex‚Äôs capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience building AI capabilities, ideally Human Resources AI capabilities, including agents is required.
• Deep expertise in HR data, analytics methodologies, and tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of HR domains such as talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development, and employee experience.
• Ability to triangulate data from diverse sources and generate insights that challenge assumptions and drive transformation.
• Skilled in storytelling and communication; able to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and foster a data-driven culture.
• High ethical standards and commitment to responsible data usage.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in human resources, Business Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in people analytics, HR reporting, or related roles.
• Proven track record of designing and executing analytics projects that impact HR strategy and business outcomes.
• Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams