LAB People Strategy & Analytics Director — Data-Driven Leader

The Boston Consulting Group GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Consulting Group seeks a seasoned People Strategy and Analytics Director for LAB to translate complex people data into actionable insights and drive evidence-based decision-making across the LAB system.

The role manages capacity planning, bonus processes, and gender pay reporting, while shaping LAB People Strategy in alignment with local, regional, and global priorities. Lead the LAB UP strategy and champion AI-enabled tools across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in People/HR strategy, analytics, or a related field within a large, complex professional services or corporate environment.
• Proven track record of operating as a senior advisor to executive-level stakeholders, influencing decision-making through data-driven insights.
• Experience leading workforce planning, talent management, or organisational effectiveness agendas.
• Experience owning and delivering complex, cross-functional people processes (e.g. compensation cycles, capacity planning, regulatory reporting).
• Prior exposure to Diversity & Inclusion strategy and/or gender pay gap reporting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior advisor to People and CT leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making through strategic analysis and insight.
• Full accountability for LAB CT capacity submission and monthly processes, driving senior partnerships with Function MDPs/LAB People Function leads to deliver capacity agenda.
• Strategic advisor to People & Ops Executive Director, LAB People Chair, and broader LAB Leadership on People Strategy; driving design, implementation and delivery and ensuring alignment with local, global and regional priorities.
• Lead the translation of people insights into actionable strategies that enhance talent management, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Develop strategic partnerships with Regional/Global colleagues to influence new tools/initiatives impacting LAB.
• Champion best-in-class data governance and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making across LAB People and CT teams.
• Oversee the design, project management, and delivery of the annual Consultant (CT) bonus process, in collaboration with the Career Development team.
• Promote and drive the adoption of AI and digital tools across the People and Business Services functions, creating efficiency and innovation.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to junior team members, fostering professional growth and analytical excellence.
• Build a high-performing team culture that emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and impact.
• Drive UK Gender Pay Gap reporting for LAB, and subsequent EU reporting in line with upcoming legislation.
• Partner LAB UP MDP to lead the LAB UP strategy in collaboration with local and regional leadership, aligning initiatives to BCG’s global ambitions.
• Ensure D&I considerations are integrated into people processes, from workforce planning to performance management.
• Serve as a visible advocate for D&I, fostering dialogue and awareness across LAB offices and contributing to BCG’s culture of inclusion.
• Ownership of team budget.

Skills

HR analytics

Stakeholder management

Workforce planning

Leadership

Data storytelling

Tools

Excel

Power BI

HRIS

Job description

Boston Consulting Group seeks a seasoned People Strategy and Analytics Director for LAB to translate complex people data into actionable insights and drive evidence-based decision-making across the LAB system.

The role manages capacity planning, bonus processes, and gender pay reporting, while shaping LAB People Strategy in alignment with local, regional, and global priorities. Lead the LAB UP strategy and champion AI-enabled tools across teams.