Director, People Analytics & AI

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arm Limited is seeking a Director of People Analytics & AI to lead their People Analytics team, leveraging data and AI to drive insights and improve employee experiences. This impactful role requires strategic leadership in data analysis and AI, ensuring alignment with Arm’s data-driven goals. Candidates should possess strong experience in analytics leadership, AI implementation, and collaborative innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a People Analytics function or similar.
• Demonstrable experience delivering AI implementations with measurable value.
• Ability to shape and implement strategic analytics and automation roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of People Analysts to deliver insights.
• Define and drive the roadmap for implementing AI in HR processes.
• Deliver actionable insights across key areas for workforce strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

AI Implementation

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

SQL

SuccessFactors

Job description

Job Overview:

We are looking for a forward-thinking and impactful leader to join our People Enablement team as theDirector, People Analytics & AI.A newly created role at Arm, designed to accelerate our People Group’s data maturity and leverage AI and analytics to drive insight, effectiveness, and excellent experiences for our people. This role will sit at the heart of Arm’s journey to becoming a more data- and AI-driven People function!

This role has two core responsibilities

1. Leading our People Analytics team– driving insight and decision-making through data and storytelling.
2. Owning the People Group’s roadmap for AI– embedding AI and automation into everything we do to transform the people experience and our efficiency.

A high-impact role, sitting at the intersection of people strategy, technology, and data science! You’ll work in close partnership with senior People leaders, IT, and the Digital & AI teams to ensure we are proactive, ethical, and effective in the way we use data, automation, and AI.

Responsibilities:

People Analytics

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of People Analysts, building capability in storytelling, data visualisation, analytics and AI experimentation.
• Set the strategic direction for People Analytics, aligned with our business and talent priorities.
• Deliver actionable insights across key areas such as workforce planning, engagement, retention, DEI, and organisation design, helping Arm anticipate and navigate how the world of work is changing
• Introduce advanced analytics capabilities such as predictive modelling, sentiment analysis, and organisational network analysis to shape our strategy and decision making
• Partner with colleagues across the People Group to define, prioritise, and deliver data-driven solutions, insights and dashboards. Lead the transformation to a company that makes better data-driven people decisions
• Champion data quality, governance, and scalability in partnership with IT and enterprise data teams

AI & Automation

• Define and drive the People Group’s roadmap for integrating AI and automation across processes, platforms, and experiences.
• Act as a connector between the People function and Arm’s broader AI strategy, ensuring alignment, momentum, and impact.
• Shape Arm’s approach to AI in the People Group through experimentation, collaboration, and thought leadership—helping us stay at the forefront of AI enabled people practices.
• Act as an internal consultant and thought partner on emerging trends and innovation in AI, encouraging accelerated adoption.
• Drive ethical and responsible use of AI and automation in processes and practices, with an emphasis on enhancing people experience.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience leading a People Analytics function or similar data-focused team, with high levels of team engagement
• Demonstrable experience of delivering AI implementations with measurable value for the business.
• Ability to shape and implement a strategic roadmap across analytics, automation, and change.
• Solid knowledge of data analytics, people metrics, and experience using technology, platforms, and tools (e.g., SuccessFactors, Power BI, Tableau, Python/R, SQL). Familiarity with AI/ML techniques and how they can be applied to improve people processes and decision-making.
• Knowledge of responsible AI, data ethics, or regulatory frameworks relating to data use.
• Passion for people data, technology, and enabling better outcomes for our community and the business.
• Collaborative approach and a passion for innovation, learning, and impact. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.