People Analytics & Operations Leader

Wellington Management Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health, wellness, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Wellington Management Company is looking for a People Analytics & Operations Leader to design and manage firm-wide HR analytics and operations. This role is hybrid, based in Boston, and focuses on leading a high-performing team while using insights to drive business effectiveness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR analytics, Workday expertise, and the ability to engage with senior leaders. The compensation range is USD 120,000 – 225,000, along with extensive benefits and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Workday HRIS platform.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives.
• Ability to engage with senior leaders and challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead People Analytics and HR Operations team.
• Design and execute comprehensive People Analytics strategy.
• Manage HRIS processes, optimizing Workday functionality.

Skills

Workday HRIS expertise

Business Intelligence tools

Predictive AI analytics

Power BI

SQL

Python

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

People Analytics & Operations Leader

Responsible for designing, implementing, and managing firm‑wide HR Analytics and Operations. This hybrid role is located in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing People Analytics and HR Operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and data literacy across HR.
• Partner with executive leaders to design and execute a comprehensive People Analytics strategy aligned with business KPI’s.
• Showcase Business Intelligence and AI capabilities to translate complex data into actionable insights that drive organizational effectiveness.
• Lead the design and delivery of dashboards and reporting needs both internally and for client support across all HR areas (Talent Acquisition, GDEI, Talent Development, HR Operations, HR Technology, Workforce Planning, and People Metrics).
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to modernize and automate data end‑to‑end across the employee lifecycle, building reporting that anticipates future business needs while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across HR systems and reporting platforms.
• Lead the HR Operations team using deep HRIS expertise to optimize Workday processes, improve data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and data governance standards of all reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Data Analytics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the Workday HRIS platform, Business Intelligence tools, and organizational design.
• Familiarity with predictive AI analytics and programming tools such as Power BI, SQL, Python, Tableau, and data infrastructure concepts, including APIs and data management.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional initiatives in a global and matrixed organization.
• Ability to roll up their sleeves and get things done, working effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, change‑driven environment.
• Credibility to engage with senior leaders, thoughtfully challenge status quo, and skillfully use data‑informed influencing skills.
• Positive, proactive work ethic, strong organization and attention to detail, and results‑oriented prioritization.
• Systems‑first growth mindset with an agile approach to continually evolve, be a forward thinker, and take initiative.
• Knowledge of global data privacy regulations, e.g., GDPR, and respect for data integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to be a culture enabler aligned with the firm’s cultural tenants of inclusivity, collaboration, accountability, and collegiality.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: USD 120,000 – 225,000 (subject to qualifications, experience, and other factors). Other rewards may include discretionary corporate bonus and/or incentives.

Benefits include retirement plan; health, wellness, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage; health savings account; flexible spending accounts and commuter program; employee assistance program; life and disability insurance; adoption assistance; backup childcare; tuition/CFA reimbursement; paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

Work schedule: Hybrid—four days a week in the Boston office with a flexible option to work remotely one day a week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].