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Position Summary Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit a Senior Analyst of People Analytics. This individual will play a central role to provide the People Team, management and other key stakeholders with insightful, provocative analysis to guide the decision making for the talent functions (recruiting, professional development, HR, etc) at Spencer Stuart. They will work jointly with key internal stakeholders on projects, discussing output and issues, sharing hypotheses, and iterating the analysis. The work is fast paced, technically challenging, and very visible. The individual’s responsibilities are expected to cover both project work (ad-hoc and recurring) and operational work (regular reporting and analysis). The project work will be driven by the global Talent priorities and business imperatives as defined by the firm’s leadership. The successful individual will need to be a true team player, capable of functioning well in a global and multicultural setting, and able to work together with a wide range of individuals of all levels. The candidate will be based in the Chicago office. Key Relationships Reports to : Vice President of HR Key Relationships : Chief Talent Officer, HR Business Partners, Financial Analytics and Enterprise Solution team, HR specialists Major Responsibilities Strategic Partnership with Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary people analytics partner to key business leaders both within and outside of HR. Use data-driven insights to shape strategic initiatives that improve workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, and overall talent outcomes. Work closely with cross-functional partners, including HRBPs, Talent Acquisition and DE&I team colleagues. Executive Influence & Reporting: Partner with senior leadership to create comprehensive reports and dashboards that provide visibility into talent trends and outcomes. Present findings and actionable recommendations to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. Advanced Analytics & Insights: Oversee the design and execution of complex data analyses that address critical talent challenges. Team on high priority projects that have the potential to significantly impact the overall talent agenda—provide analysis expertise, structure and solve problems, and communicate solutions. Develop knowledge and expertise with Spencer Stuart’s internal data (Tableau, Workday, our internal proprietary database and other sources) and identify and build new data sets as required. Support forecast and budget process for people functions. Summarize global results and prepare management and board presentations. Ideal Experience 10+ years of experience in people analytics, HR strategy, or a related field with a focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic influence. Prior experience with Tableau or another business intelligence tool. Experience with Workday. Proven ability to work effectively in a high performance environment in a role where multiple projects and competing demands are the norm. BA or B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Economics or another analytical degree; MBA a plus. Professional services experience a plus. Key Competencies Problem solving, analytical skills and decision making Proven success in partnering with senior executives to drive talent strategy and organizational change through data. Ability to structure hypothesis, build thoughtful analyses and bring clarity to undefined problems. Ability to multi-task and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environment. Comfort with ambiguity and willingness to embrace an iterative process. Desire and flexibility to work through details, with keen attention to accuracy. Versatility and openness towards new ideas and change. High level of initiative and resourcefulness. Communication, interpersonal and teaming skills Strong communication and storytelling abilities to distill complex data insights into compelling, action-oriented recommendations. Works positively and collaboratively with others and in teams; builds strong and lasting relationships. Receptive to feedback and motivated to quickly learn new topics and skills. Work management, organization and planning Strong organizational and process management skills. Demonstrated ability to drive projects to conclusion. Leadership, impact and change Strong leadership skills, ability to influence others effectively in a flat organization. Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive innovation, and continuously improve analytics capabilities in response to business needs. Work Environment Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Spencer Stuart’s values and culture. Experience working successfully within a complex matrix structured organization is essential. The base compensation range for this position is $120-140k per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual’s skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program. Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match; PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable; Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account; Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance; Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program; Voluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insurance with long-term care and critical illness coverage. Compensation and benefits are commensurate with other high-end professional services firms. Spencer Stuart is a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to non-discrimination without regard to actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spencer Stuart

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