Sr Director Analyst, HR Technology – Talent & Learning

Gartner, Inc.; India; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Gartner, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director in HR technology within the Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group. You will lead research on talent management, learning and development, and recruiting technologies, and deliver actionable guidance to Gartner clients through presentations and briefings.

You will mentor junior analysts, track AI-driven HR trends, and help shape Gartner's HR tech strategy with a credible, executive presence across global teams.

Qualifications

• Senior HR tech leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR technology insights and research in talent management, learning & development, and recruiting.
• Provide provocative, independent insights on HR tech markets and AI use cases.
• Track vendors, technologies and practices to stay ahead of the curve.
• Deliver tailored, data-driven guidance to Gartner clients.
• Mentor junior analysts and collaborate within the BTI community.

Skills

HR technology leadership

Talent management

L&D

Recruiting

Executive presence

Analytics and presentation

Global collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HR platforms

Job description

About this role

Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. Senior directors serve as leaders within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their area of expertise. Using exceptional analytical skills, Senior directors produce pragmatic and provocative insights that Gartner clients consume and apply to support their priorities. Analysts are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via virtual and in-person interactions, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. As more seasoned members of the analyst team, senior directors also play a role in supporting junior analyst development and leading research discussions and collaboration. This role is an opportunity to join Gartner’s growing Human Resources Practice as an expert in HR technology with a focus on talent management, learning and development, and recruiting technologies. A team of experts within this group is dedicated to tracking the leading edge of HR technology innovation — notably the impact of AI and other HR technologies on HR — and advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR functional leaders on HR tech strategies, initiatives and investments. Senior directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise.

What you’ll do

• Bring your experience implementing AI solutions in talent processes to create innovative and thought-provoking research offering compelling, objective and actionable advice that helps Gartner clients prioritize and make decisions about their technology, processes and roles.
• Demonstrate thought leadership by developing provocative, independent insights on the HR technology markets and AI use cases affecting talent management, L&D, and recruiting functions.
• Track vendors, emerging technologies, and changing practices to remain ahead of the curve.
• Provide clients and prospects with compelling, individualized, actionable advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data that accelerates their ability to act strategically.
• Predict how specific markets are developing, help clients in their selection process and assist vendors in overall positioning
• Build credibility as an HR technology expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy.
• Create and deliver high-value presentation materials on- and off-stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the BTI community.
• Provide high-quality and timely content peer review.
• Serve as a mentor and coach by supporting more junior team members.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduate degree a plus.
• 12+ years of relevant experience in HR technology leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including subject matter expertise in: talent management, L&D and recruiting.
• Profound understanding of the technologies involved in L&D and talent management workflows, including but not limited to employee development, compliance training, performance management, succession planning, skills management and engagement surveying.
• Specific knowledge of L&D and performance management platforms, including the unique challenges of transitioning legacy systems to emerging solutions, the impact of AI-enabled skills, and the role of team structures on the ownership, governance and ongoing maintenance of technologies.
• Deep first-hand knowledge of the HR tech landscape, including market dynamics, vendors, products and emerging use cases and their impact on HR processes, team structures and data governance.
• Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior‑level audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including an ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high‑quality deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data, including ability to effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multicultural global team.
• Ability to take peer feedback and provide constructive feedback to others.
• Comfort level with presenting at large and small‑scale speaking engagements.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels.
• Agility with navigating and learning in highly matrixed environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, regionally and globally (where applicable).

Who are we?

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission‑critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work?

Our vast, virtually untapped market potential offers limitless opportunities – opportunities that may not even exist right now – for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance. We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients. Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations. We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

Gartner is the world authority on AI

At Gartner, you’ll join a company at the very center of the AI revolution. Gartner has proactive, objective guidance throughout clients’ AI journeys. We set the standard for how organizations leverage artificial intelligence to drive meaningful impact. You’ll have access to unmatched resources, expertise, and technology, and play a key role in helping Gartner and our clients innovate and grow as we leverage AI to transform business and technology landscapes. It’s an exciting time to be at Gartner, with limitless opportunities to make a real impact, grow your skills and build a lasting, meaningful career in a field that’s reshaping the way we operate. If you’re passionate about AI and want to be part of a team that’s guiding the leaders who shape the world, Gartner is the place for you.

What do we offer

• Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers.
• In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The policy of Gartner is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status and to seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. Gartner is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling Human Resources at [phone] or by sending an email to [e-mail].