Director, People Analytics

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 201,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust equity awards and competitive现金

Significant learning and development机会

Strong benefits package

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Director of People Analytics to build and scale the function for a global workforce. Remote in the United States, you will partner with HR, Finance, and IT to shape data-driven decisions and a strong operating rhythm across the organization.

You will translate complex business questions into analytical frameworks, deliver executive-ready narratives, and drive practical solutions that improve workforce planning and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in people analytics or related fields with leadership experience
• Proven track record in building or enhancing people analytics capabilities in high-growth organizations
• Ability to translate complex business questions into actionable analytical frameworks and narratives
• Deep knowledge of workforce data and HR technology, particularly with systems like Workday and Greenhouse
• Experience collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT on workforce planning and decision-making processes
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data quality and technical solutions effectively
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to build trust across diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the people analytics function, defining its mandate and service model
• Build a reliable workforce data foundation with clear metrics and quality controls
• Co-own integrated workforce planning with cross-functional teams to ensure accountability
• Design executive decision products to improve workforce-related choices and planning
• Lead prioritization decisions to maintain a foundation-first roadmap as the function scales
• Develop organizational and talent intelligence capabilities to identify risks and actionable insights
• Create a global-local data model that balances enterprise standards with local needs

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication & influence

HR technology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, People Analytics to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.
This role will shape and scale the people analytics function, creating the data, insights, and operating rhythm needed to support workforce decisions across a growing global organization. You will partner closely with HR, Finance, and IT to strengthen workforce planning, improve data quality, and deliver analytics that inform leadership action. The position calls for a strategic builder who can translate complex business questions into clear analytical frameworks, executive-ready narratives, and practical solutions.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $201,000 – $251,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the people analytics function, defining its mandate and service model
• Build a reliable workforce data foundation with clear metrics and quality controls
• Co-own integrated workforce planning with cross-functional teams to ensure accountability
• Design executive decision products to improve workforce-related choices and planning
• Lead prioritization decisions to maintain a foundation-first roadmap as the function scales
• Develop organizational and talent intelligence capabilities to identify risks and actionable insights
• Create a global-local data model that balances enterprise standards with local needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in people analytics or related fields with leadership experience
• Proven track record in building or enhancing people analytics capabilities in high-growth organizations
• Ability to translate complex business questions into actionable analytical frameworks and narratives
• Deep knowledge of workforce data and HR technology, particularly with systems like Workday and Greenhouse
• Experience collaborating with HR, Finance, and IT on workforce planning and decision-making processes
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data quality and technical solutions effectively
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills to build trust across diverse audiences

Benefits

• Robust equity awards and competitive cash compensation
• Significant learning and development opportunities
• Strong benefits package to support employee well-being

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.