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Stanford School of Medicine Human Resources Group seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking Workforce Analytics Director to join our team. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive strategic decisions, shape talent management strategies, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

You will report to the Sr. Director of Organizational Effectiveness, as part of the team responsible for employee experience, engagement, leadership development, learning operations, JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion), and workforce analytics within a dynamic and distributed work environment.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and implement a progressive talent analytics strategy aligned with our organization's strategic priorities and JEDI efforts.
• Design and implement an organizational governance structure for workforce data and analytics, collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Drive new data collection and refine existing data sources, ensuring reliable and consistent data availability for ad hoc and longitudinal inquiries.
• Analyze problems, question existing processes and assumptions, gather data, evaluate alternative solutions, and propose the best action.
• Communicate and visualize informed conclusions and recommendations to influence our organization's leadership structure, telling the story behind the data.
• Interact with and influence senior leaders, faculty, and stakeholders on key business questions.
• Collaborate with other organizations to gather data and proactively seek external benchmarks to support decision-making.
• Mentor and supervise information analytics staff, providing guidance and direction on project work.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To be successful in this role, a Director, Workforce Analytics should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of HR and workforce management practices. Additionally, they should possess a solid background in statistics, data management, and data visualization tools, along with experience working with HR information systems and other HR technology solutions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

• Bachelor’s degree and seven years of extensive, relevant experience or combination of education and relevant technical field experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• In-depth knowledge of University administrative organization, policies, procedures, and practices for institutional research-oriented roles.
• Facility in manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from varying sources.
• Extensive experience in and strong passion for empirical research and answering hard questions with data.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively convey findings and broad trends to a variety of audiences and positively influence senior leadership & faculty.
• Ability to use data retrieval and manipulation tools such as SQL, Brio Query, Business Objects and the like along with visual data tools to present data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Advanced proficiency with statistical tools such as SPSS, SAS, R or similar tools.
• Ability to tell stories with data using data visualization software such as Tableau, Excel, SPSS, or similar software in conjunction with strong verbal ability.
• Ability to use visual data tools to clearly articulate data to non-technical audiences.
• Flexible analytical approach crafting multiple options with supporting arguments for the same goal and allowing for results at varying levels of precision.
• Facilitation skills to conduct meetings to achieve the desired outcome and manage projects within time constraints.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.
• Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOU

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a film screening or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The expected pay range for this position is $107,000 to $171,000 per annum (remote). Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.