People Analytics Senior Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Commuting subsidy

Educational assistance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA is seeking a People Analytics Senior Manager to shape HR data strategy, build scalable analytics and AI solutions, and translate research into business insight across the employee lifecycle. You will partner with HR and business leaders, lead analytics projects, develop dashboards, and communicate findings to drive talent decisions.

This hybrid role offers flexibility and opportunities to influence organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, analytics, statistics, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in people analytics or HR reporting.
• Proven track record of analytics projects that impact HR strategy.
• Experience in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of people analytics projects that support strategic HR initiatives.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for HR and business stakeholders, including Workday reports.
• Apply statistical and experimental methods (e.g., A/B testing, regression analysis) to evaluate HR programs.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives for leadership decision-making.
• Ensure ethical and compliant use of employee data per policy.
• Collaborate across functions to integrate data from multiple systems for holistic views.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends and propose innovative analytics approaches.

Skills

AI in HR

HR analytics

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Storytelling

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Analytics/Statistics/Psychology

Tools

Workday

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Description

General Summary

The People Analytics Sr. Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping Vertex's HR data strategy by leveraging advanced analytics, experimentation, and storytelling to drive data-informed decisions across the employee lifecycle. This role will partner closely with HR and business leaders to uncover insights, design experiments, and communicate findings that influence talent strategies and organizational effectiveness. The People Analytics Sr. Managerwill be focused on building scalable data and AI solutions and translating research and analytics into actionable business insights

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of people analytics projects that support strategic HR initiatives, including talent acquisition, retention, performance, and engagement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that provide actionable insights to HR and business stakeholders including reports in Workday
• Apply statistical and experimental methods (e.g., A/B testing, regression analysis) to evaluate HR programs and interventions.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives that inform and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure ethical and compliant use of employee data in accordance with Vertex's privacy and security policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate data from multiple systems (e.g., Workday, survey platforms, learning systems) to build holistic views of workforce trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders, helping them interpret data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies in people analytics and recommend innovative approaches to enhance Vertex's capabilities.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience building AI capabilities, ideally Human Resources AI capabilities, including agents is required.
• Deep expertise in HR data, analytics methodologies, and tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of HR domains such as talent acquisition, talent management, organizational development, and employee experience.
• Ability to triangulate data from diverse sources and generate insights that challenge assumptions and drive transformation.
• Skilled in storytelling and communication; able to tailor messages to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and foster a data-driven culture.

High ethical standards and commitment to responsible data usage.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in people analytics, HR reporting, or related roles.
• Proven track record of designing and executing analytics projects that impact HR strategy and business outcomes.
• Experience working in a matrixed, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams

Pay Range: $145,600 - $218,400

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]