Data Scientist Senior - People Analytics & Quantitative Insights

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription coverage

Dental and vision options

Life insurance for employee and family

Disability protection

401(k) with company match

Job summary

PNC, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in its Human Resources organization. Based in Pittsburgh, you will lead analyses on workforce data, build dashboards, and translate complex results into actionable HR strategies for the business.

You will collaborate with data architects and engineers, apply ML methods, and drive data-driven decision making across the company.

Qualifications

• Masters in a quantitative field required.
• 5+ years of experience in data science / HR analytics.
• Proficiency in SAS, Python or R.
• Ability to communicate complex analyses to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical projects using large datasets to extract insights for HR decisions.
• Gather, process, and mine data; develop data-driven solutions and dashboards.
• Develop ML algorithms to predict business outcomes and advise management.
• Experiment methodically and present findings with clear data storytelling.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Analytics

Data Mining

Data Science

Machine Learning

Education

Masters

Tools

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Data Scientist Senior within PNC's Human Resources organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Job Profile

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Data Scientist Senior within PNC's Human Resources organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Partner with business stakeholders to identify analytical opportunities, applying quantitative methods and statistical reasoning to interpret workforce data and develop data-driven solutions that inform strategic and operational decision making.
• Utilize statistical analysis, data modeling, and data visualization techniques to design and deliver analyses and dashboards that quantify relationships between HR metrics and business outcomes.
• Manage and prioritize multiple analytical initiatives, balancing complex data requests, evolving business needs, and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Analyze large, complex datasets and model outputs using tools such as SAS, Python, or R, translating results into actionable insights and recommendations, and communicating findings effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Leads the implementation of analytical projects that leverage vast amounts of structured and unstructured data to extract actionable business insights.
• Directs the data gathering, data processing and data mining of large and complex datasets.
• Leads the development of algorithms using advanced mathematical and statistical techniques like machine learning to predict business outcomes and recommend optimal actions to management.
• Leads analytical experiments in a methodical manner to find opportunities for product and process optimization. Presents business insights to management using visualization technologies and data storytelling.
• Partners with Data Architects, Data Analysts, Data Engineers and Visualization Experts to develop data-driven solutions for the business.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Preferred Skills

Analytical Thinking, Competitive Advantages, Data Analytics, Data Mining, Data Science, Machine Learning (ML)

Competencies

Data Architecture, Data Mining, Disruptive Innovation, Information Capture, Machine Learning, Modeling: Data, Process, Events, Objects, Prototyping, Query and Database Access Tools

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Masters

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

Benefits

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Benefits

• medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• dental and vision options
• employee and spouse/child life insurance
• short and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans
• dependent care reimbursement account
• back-up child/elder care
• adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• a robust wellness program with financial incentives

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility:

• maternity and/or parental leave
• up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
• and years of service

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include "accommodation request" in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an