People Analytics Lead

Align Technology, Inc.

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Consulting, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Human Resources Analytics, Leadership, Mentoring, Performance Metrics, Power BI, Product Design, Reporting Dashboards, SQL (Structured Query Language), Storytelling, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Technical Leadership, User Experience Design (UXD)
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
24 days ago

This position is ideal for senior-level people analytics professionals to join the Global People Analytics team as a People Analytics Lead, responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring data integrity, and enabling frictionless workforce insight consumption.

Role expectations

- Own significant, unique, and ambiguous problems requiring evaluation of intangibles.

- Partner with HR senior leadership on strategic analytics initiatives.

- Apply independent judgment in statistical methodologies and technology choices.

- Serve as a subject matter expert to senior HR and business leadership.

- Build formal networks across HR, IT, Data, and Business functions.

- Mentor and provide technical leadership to other analytics professionals.

What were looking for

Strategic People Analytics Leadership

- Define and evolve the global people analytics strategy.

- Lead design of advanced workforce intelligence models.

- Translate complex data into executive-ready narratives.

Metrics, Data Quality & Analytics Governance

- Define enterprise KPIs and analytic standards.

- Ensure accuracy and integrity of people data.

- Establish scalable analytics frameworks across regions.

Frictionless User Experience & Insight Consumption

- Design frictionless user experiences for data access.

- Create intuitive dashboards and self-service insights.

- Apply human-centered design to analytics products.

- Reduce manual reporting and low-value metrics.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.

- 10+ years of progressive experience in people or HR analytics.

- Deep expertise in HR data systems (Workday, ATS, LMS).

- Advanced experience with Power BI and analytics tools.

- Strong SQL, data modeling, and advanced Excel skills.

- Experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics.

Critical Skills & Competencies

- Strategic systems thinking; comfort with ambiguity.

- Expert-level storytelling with data.

- Strong consulting and influencing capabilities.

- Human-centered design mindset.

- High standards for data quality, ethics, and rigor.

About the Company

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Align Technology, Inc.