People Analytics Manager

Latham & Watkins

. Provide reliable workforce reporting, data governance, and actionable people insights across the firm .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Analytics, delivering reliable workforce reporting and insights while ensuring data governance and quality. Capable of collaborating cross-functionally to translate analytical needs into actionable reporting and recommendations.

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People AnalyticsData GovernanceWorkforce ReportingCross-Functional CollaborationExecutive-Level Reporting

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisReporting Infrastructure DevelopmentData Model ImprovementWorkforce Metrics StandardizationProcess Inventory PreparationData Dictionary DevelopmentEnd-User Guide PreparationAnalytical Needs TranslationSelf-Service Reporting CapabilitiesProject Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsActive ListeningWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCustomer-Service Focus

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness AnalyticsWorkforce PlanningConsultingData Quality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide reliable workforce reporting, data governance, and actionable people insights across the firm
Design and lead development and maintenance of scalable People Analytics reporting infrastructure, processes, and standards
Deliver consistent, reliable insights and enable self-service reporting capabilities
Partner cross-functionally to improve workforce data quality, strengthen data governance practices, and promote consistent data entry processes
Collaborate with data teams to define data requirements, improve underlying data models, and standardize key workforce metrics
Work with HR Business Partners to understand analytical needs and translate business questions into data and reporting requirements
Build HRBP confidence in using people data to inform decisions
Oversee and help prepare process inventories, data dictionaries, and end-user guides
Develop executive-level reporting and presentations that translate workforce data into insights, narratives, and recommendations
Protect and maintain highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and proprietary information

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional professional interpersonal skills, including active listening
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interact with people at all organizational levels
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives
Ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment
Customer-service focus
Ability to undertake large, long-term projects and develop alternative methods to complete them
Ability to prioritize multiple demands and manage within a matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to manage reporting projects end-to-end
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Analytics, Human Resources, Economics, or a related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in people analytics, HR analytics, business analytics, workforce planning, consulting, or a related analytical function
Minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses awarded in recognition of individual and firm performance
Healthcare, life and disability insurance
Generous 401k plan
At least 11 paid holidays per year
PTO program accruing 23 days during the first year and growing with tenure
Well-being programs, including mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, and well-being events
Professional development programs
Employee discounts
Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Hybrid and in-office flexible working schedule may be available