Director, People Analytics & Insights

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. Were crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team thats setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role :

Crusoes People Team is building the foundation of a world-class People Analytics function. The Director, People Analytics & Insights will architect the systems, data flows, and analytical frameworks that define how we measure and understand our workforce. This leader will integrate data across HR, Finance, Recruiting, and Operations to create a single source of truth for headcount, performance, and engagement, then evolve that foundation into actionable insights and predictive intelligence.

This is both a builder and operator role : someone who can design scalable architecture, manage a growing team of analysts, and build trust with executives and business partners across the organization by turning data into narrative. We are looking for a storyteller who brings workforce insights to life and connects them to business impact.

What You'll Be Working On :

Build the People Analytics Foundation

Define the data architecture and reporting standards for all People data, establishing clear ownership, quality, and governance models.

Integrate data across the HCM / HRIS, People Tech Stack, and Finance systems to create a unified source of truth.

Lead the design and implementation of a scalable people data infrastructure and reporting layer in partnership with IT, Data Engineering, and Finance.

Lead the People Analytics Team

Build and lead a team spanning Workforce Planning, Recruiting Analytics, and People Insights.

Coach and develop analysts to deliver high-quality reporting, analysis, and executive-ready insights.

Set priorities, manage capacity, and foster a culture of curiosity, rigor, and trusted partnership.

Drive Workforce Planning & Strategic Decision Making

Partner with business leaders, Employee Success Partners (ESPs), Finance, and the Workforce Planning Manager to drive headcount forecasting, scenario planning, and reconciliation.

Translate business growth goals into hiring and workforce plans aligned with budget and organizational strategy.

Ensure recruiting demand aligns with capacity, funnel performance, and business priorities.

Drive Recruiting Analytics

Partner closely with the Recruiting Leadership team to model capacity and demand, optimize funnel conversion, and evaluate hiring performance.

Build standardized recruiting dashboards and insights that improve visibility into pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring quality.

Ensure alignment between recruiting data, workforce plans, and business forecasts.

Deliver Actionable Insights

Establish standard dashboards and success metrics across Talent Acquisition and the employee lifecycle.

Partner with the Sr. Manager of Talent Management and ESPs to translate insights into action on engagement, retention, and performance.

Empower executives with intuitive, data-driven insights that guide decision-making and organizational priorities.

Drive the Long-Term Data & AI Strategy

Develop and execute the People Analytics roadmap; evolving from foundational data architecture and operational reporting to enterprise HCM integration, centralized data lake, advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and ultimately agentic AI-driven insights.

Partner with data and business systems teams to apply machine learning and predictive models to workforce data.

Shape the People Teams long-term AI and data strategy, ensuring ethical use, compliance, and measurable business value.

What You'll Bring to the Team :

10+ years of experience in analytics with a strong preference for People Analytics, Recruitment Analytics and Workforce Planning; 5+ years in leadership roles.

Proven experience building analytics functions or implementing end-to-end data architectures in high-growth or global companies.

Deep familiarity with HR and analytics technology ecosystems.

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills; able to build credibility quickly.

Experience leading cross-functional programs that integrate People, Finance, and Operations data.

High analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and a bias for execution.

Ability to travel, as required (at least once per month)

Benefits :

Industry competitive pay

Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Employer contributions to HSA accounts

Paid Parental Leave

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Teladoc

401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Subscription to the Calm app

MetLife Legal

Company paid commuter benefit; $300 / month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $188,000 -$235,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex / gender, sexual preference / orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.