Director, People Analytics, Workforce Intelligence

Lyra Health

. Define and execute the global roadmap for People Analytics, aligning workforce insights directly with core business strategy and growth goals .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesLead💰 $189,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in People Analytics with a focus on AI-driven tools and predictive modeling, ensuring data governance and compliance while translating complex data insights into actionable strategies for leadership. Proficient in workforce planning, skill gap forecasting, and enhancing organizational talent management through data democratization.

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10+ Years Experience In AnalyticsAI/ML Model DevelopmentAdvanced Proficiency In SQLData Warehouse ImplementationBachelor's Or Master's Degree In Data Science

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Hard Skills

Predictive ModelingNatural Language ProcessingData VisualizationStatistical AnalysisWorkforce PlanningSkill Gap ForecastingPerformance DriversFlight-Risk ModelingGenerative AI FrameworksData Governance

Soft Skills

Narrative And Storytelling AbilityTraining And Empowering TeamsExecutive Communication

Tools & Technologies

SQLPythonRWorkdaySuccessFactorsTableauPowerBILooker

Industry Keywords

People AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceWorkforce Data ScienceGDPR ComplianceCCPA ComplianceData Democratization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the global roadmap for People Analytics, aligning workforce insights directly with core business strategy and growth goals
Lead the design, development, and deployment of custom AI-driven analytics tools, internal dashboards, and predictive decision-support applications for leaders and managers
Shift organizational reporting from reactive, descriptive reporting to proactive, predictive talent interventions, including flight-risk modeling, workforce planning, skill gap forecasting, and performance drivers
Utilize Generative AI frameworks across HR data ecosystems to automate insight generation, summarize employee sentiment, and streamline talent operations
Partner with IT, Enterprise Data, and Security teams to ensure data governance, privacy compliance (GDPR/CCPA), and ethical AI frameworks for employee data
Champion data democratization by training and empowering People Business Partners and business managers to self-serve actionable insights
Serve as principal data advisor to the People Leadership Team, translating complex analytical findings into executive narratives
Design framework models measuring ROI of People programs, culture initiatives, compensation strategies, retention plans, and talent acquisition pipeline efficiency
Benchmark internal metrics against industry standards and macroeconomic trends to anticipate organizational talent shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Workforce Data Science
Demonstrated experience building or deploying AI/ML models (e.g., predictive modeling, NLP for sentiment analysis, LLM integrations) that translate raw data into user-friendly organizational tools
Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python/R, and enterprise HR systems (Workday, SuccessFactors, etc.)
Demonstrated experience implementing a data warehouse that connects to a BI visualization platform (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, Looker)
Exceptional narrative and storytelling ability capable of distilling complex statistical models into clear, high-impact strategies for executive stakeholders
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Analytics, or a related quantitative field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
Paid parental leave
401K with up to 3% matching
Monthly tech allowance
Well-being perks and activities
Surprise swag
Regular community celebrations