Senior Lead, People Analytics

The Senior Lead, People Analytics will join On as the chief architect of a brand‑new People Analytics platform while acting as a strategic partner for the company's global people agenda. Reporting to the Head of People Analytics, the role sits within a small, high‑caliber analytics team and is tasked with turning HR data into actionable insight that fuels the organisation's growth. Day‑to‑day the senior lead will own the data‑engineering backbone that feeds all dashboards and reports, designing and operating pipelines, data models and a governed semantic layer. They will collaborate with a data scientist to extend statistical and predictive modelling, create and maintain insightful dashboards covering headcount, talent acquisition, engagement and attrition, and act as the technical subject‑matter expert for HR leaders. In addition, they will help build an AI‑driven layer, from an internal co‑pilot to LLM‑assisted workflows, and ensure data governance across all HR systems while crafting compelling data‑driven stories for senior stakeholders. The position requires at least seven years of experience in People Analytics or a closely related data‑science discipline, deep expertise in data‑engineering tools such as Snowflake, Databricks, One Model or BigQuery, and strong programming skills in R, Python, SQL and Excel. Proficiency with a modern BI solution (e.g., Looker or Power BI) and a solid grasp of statistical techniques, including regression, clustering and causal inference, are essential. The candidate must also demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities, translating complex requirements into clear technical solutions and persuasive presentations. A background working with HRIS platforms like Workday, SAP HR, SuccessFactors or Oracle HCM, as well as experience with their reporting modules, is considered a strong plus. Enthusiasm for AI, including building agentic workflows and leveraging LLM‑assisted tools, is highly valued. The role calls for an entrepreneurial mindset, as the team is building the platform and its playbook from the ground up, offering the chance to shape a cutting‑edge analytics capability alongside world‑class HR leadership. What the role asks for: - 7+ years People Analytics or related data‑science experience - Strong data‑engineering skills with Snowflake, Databricks, One Model or BigQuery - Proficient in R, Python, SQL and Excel - Skilled with modern BI tools such as Looker or Power BI - Hands‑on statistical modelling (regression, clustering, causal inference) - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities - Translate business needs into technical analytics solutions - Create compelling data‑driven stories and presentations - Familiarity with HRIS platforms (Workday, SAP HR, SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) (nice‑to‑have) - Experience with AI/agentic workflow development and LLM‑assisted tools (nice‑to‑have) - Entrepreneurial mindset for building new analytics playbooks (nice‑to‑have)