Director, Data & Analytics

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

GROUPM IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A GLOBAL PEOPLE DATA & ANALYTICS PARTNER TO JOIN ITS PEOPLE TEAM.

GLOBAL PEOPLE DATA ANALYST PROGRAMS

FULL TIME FLEXIBLE

OVERVIEW OF JOB

GroupM is the world’s largest media investment company and is a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally.

As a Data Analytics Partner specializing in people analytics, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing HR-related data to provide insights that inform talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development strategies.

Working closely with HR professionals, business leaders, and data scientists, you will leverage data to drive HR excellence and support our organizational goals.

REPORTING OF THE ROLE

This role reports to the Global People Data & Analytics Director and will require the support of regional team members to execute the data and analytics strategy.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS :

IN THREE MONTHS

• Understand and build an inventory of data requirements for in-flight Global programs and other People CoVs.
• Partner with data owners and system administrators to identify sources systems for critical data elements.

IN SIX MONTHS

• Create an intake process for people data requests from client teams and teams outside of the People function.
• Provide expert input on the roadmap to mature the Data & Analytics capability.
• Support change management efforts to improve the adoption of Global People Data Solution 2.0 data elements.

IN 12 MONTHS

• Support the global Data Management Program on data governance and data quality efforts.
• Network with CoV leads / CPOs to establish data standards aligned with the Workday team.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to fully understand, define and document business requirements for reporting and / or process changes through a variety of means focusing on medium to high complexity projects, processes, and functional areas of the People Data initiatives.
• Develop data management and governance initiatives, define Data Retention strategy and objectives while enabling business values.
• Develop and maintain data strategies, standards, and dashboards to visualize HR metrics and KPIs, enabling stakeholders to monitor workforce trends and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and deep dives into HR data to answer specific business questions and provide actionable insights to HR leaders and business partners.
• Collaborate with HR professionals and business stakeholders to define key HR metrics and reporting requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in HR data that have implications for talent acquisition, retention, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Translate technical analytics findings into clear and compelling narratives that resonate with HR professionals and business leaders, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in people analytics, HR technology, and data analysis, applying new insights to enhance HR analytics capabilities.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Data Analyst or Business Analyst, with a focus on analyzing HR-related data and providing insights to support HR strategies.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools methodologies for data manipulation, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
• Familiarity / exposure to Workday or similar HCM system is preferred.
• Experience working with BI tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms for developing interactive dashboards and visualizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality analyses and insights that drive business impact.

IMPACT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Works to achieve operational targets with significant impact on department or job family results.
• May be responsible for managing entire projects or processes within job area.

AUTONOMY AND MANAGEMENT

• Operates with latitude for actions or decisions and usually works independently with occasional supervision required.
• Collaborates with peers and managers when faced with complex problems.
• May serve as a mentor / trainer or aids in reviewing the work of other professionals.

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

• Responsible for identifying and incorporating moderate improvements to guidelines and processes to enhance performance of job area.
• Proposes and develops fresh ideas and creative solutions to existing problems within specific work areas.
• Utilizes experience to independently develop approaches and inventive solutions within specified technical objectives.

GroupM leads and shapes media markets by delivering performance-enhancing media products and services, powered by data and technology.

Our global network agencies and businesses enable our people to work collaboratively across borders, providing them the opportunity to accelerate their progress and development.

We are not limited by teams or geographies; our scale and diverse range of clients lets us be more adventurous with our business and talent.

We give our talent the space, support and tools to innovate and grow.

GroupM provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard for factors such as race, religion, national origin, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

GroupM is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.

If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with GroupM, please send an e-mail to GroupM Leave Administration at Leave.

[email protected] or call (212) 297-8507 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $75,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

We offer a competitive benefits package; please visit https : / / www.wpp.com / people / wellbeing / benefits-at-wpp-in-the-us for more details.

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