People Analytics Lead — Data-Driven AI & Workforce Insights

Gong; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing fund

Mental health support

401(k) program

Education stipend

Flexible vacation

Parental leave

Quarterly recharge days

Work-from-home stipend

Job summary

Gong is hiring a People Analytics Manager to empower Gong's Leadership Team and broader People function with data-driven decision making. You will transform workforce data into clear narratives and actionable strategies, while shaping how the team responsibly adopts AI and ML to scale analytics and automate workflows.

You will report to the Director of People Analytics and collaborate across HR Ops, analytics, and product teams to deliver insights and strategic recommendations that influence

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in People Analytics.
• Proven ability to build analytical products such as dashboards, reporting tools, and data solutions that stakeholders trust and actively use.
• Proficiency in tools such as dbt, Snowflake, and Python/R.
• Experience leveraging data from HR tools like Workday, CultureAmp, Greenhouse, or LMS platforms.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate data insights across all organizational levels.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts and their application to workforce analytics.
• Solid understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with key stakeholders to shape and execute a strategic People Analytics roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Translate stakeholder needs into analytical products including dashboards, self-serve reporting tools, and workforce planning models.
• Deliver insights through compelling data narratives tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership.
• Analyze large, complex datasets from multiple sources to surface actionable insights that drive people team initiatives and business decisions.
• Collaborate with People Ops and Systems teams to resolve data quality gaps and maintain robust data governance within the data ecosystem.
• Balance strategic initiatives with responsive stakeholder support, managing competing priorities effectively.
• Stay current on industry best practices, trends, and emerging tools in people analytics.

Skills

People Analytics

Data storytelling

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

dbt

Snowflake

Python/R

Job description

Gong is hiring a People Analytics Manager to empower Gong's Leadership Team and broader People function with data-driven decision making. You will transform workforce data into clear narratives and actionable strategies, while shaping how the team responsibly adopts AI and ML to scale analytics and automate workflows.

You will report to the Director of People Analytics and collaborate across HR Ops, analytics, and product teams to deliver insights and strategic recommendations that influence