Senior People Scientist, Insights and Analytics

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

The People Science team at Palo Alto Networks is driven by a fundamental purpose: harnessing data to understand and enhance our greatest asset—our people. As a Senior People Scientist with a focus on analytics around Talent Acquisition (TA) Analytics and Talent Development (TD), you will be at the forefront of optimizing our recruitment processes to ensure we attract and retain top talent. Additionally, you will identify opportunities to enhance our talent development programs and rigorously measure their effectiveness. Your insights will help inform critical strategic decisions, bolster our organizational capability, and foster an environment where employees can thrive and grow.

Your Impact

• Data-Driven Insights – Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover bottlenecks and opportunities within our recruitment pipeline, as well as identify areas where learning and development can drive significant value. Evaluate trends and effectiveness of recruiting channels and learning programs to generate actionable insights. 

• Process Optimization – Dive into key metrics related to both TA (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, cost per hire) and TD (e.g., learning engagement, skill acquisition, program effectiveness). Partner with stakeholders to streamline practices and enhance overall efficiency. 

• Program Evaluation and Measurement – Design and execute rigorous measurement strategies for high-value TA and TD initiatives. This includes developing standardized evaluation frameworks to enable clear comparisons and trend analyses across programs. 

• Metrics, Dashboards, and Tool Enhancement – Collaborate with IT, TA, and TD leaders to develop and standardize dashboards, ensuring real-time access to operational data and core metrics. Evaluate and implement tools to improve efficiency and insights, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. 

• Stakeholder Management – Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate data into compelling narratives and practical business recommendations supporting TA and TD goals.

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• 5+ years of experience in people analytics, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field, with a demonstrated history of working with various types of people data (e.g., survey data, HR data, psychological or behavioral data) in an organizational setting.

• Expertise in data manipulation using R/Python and SQL, with experience accessing and working with big data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Hive, or Redshift).

• Proficient in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and implementing dashboards for real-time reporting.

• Proven ability to develop and deploy measurement strategies for TA and/or TD programs.

• Experienced in advanced statistical methods (e.g., regres