Senior, Data Analytics (People and Talent)

Guidewire is committed to creating a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters a culture of integrity, collegiality and rationality.  Our team is passionate about leveraging data to drive informed decision-making, and we are looking for a Senior, Data Analytics to join our People and Talent team.
Job OverviewReporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Senior, Data Analytics (People and Talent) will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data related to Guidewire’s workforce. This role will focus on developing and executing data-driven strategies that improve our employees' experience, engagement, and retention while contributing to building a  more agile organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data analytics strategies to support Guidewire’s People and Talent goals and objectives.
• Analyze employee data to identify patterns, trends, and insights that inform workforce strategy including but not limited to People related policies and practices, including recruitment, retention, talent rewards, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business leaders to develop and implement data-driven solutions that improve employee experience, engagement, and retention.
• Create and deliver data-driven presentations and reports to senior leadership and other stakeholders, including data visualizations, dashboards, and metrics.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to people analytics, and leverage this knowledge to continuously improve our people data analytics capabilities.

Who You Are

• Relationship builder: Skilled at connecting with others, building trust, and nurturing long-lasting relationships in service to business outcomes and a thriving community.
• Analytical: You thrive on detecting patterns, brainstorming, observing, and interpreting data.
• Storyteller: Effective communicator of data and insights, tailored to a specific audience, with a compelling narrative.
• Educator: Help drive the importance of data into the organization by conveying concepts in a clear and accessible way that is appropriate for the audience.
• Connects the dots: Ability to find the “big picture” in mass of data.
• Low ego: Combined with high emotional intelligence; thoughtful enough to adjust when the data suggests a change.
• Agile: Drives value and gets things done while engaging and listening to continuously improve and innovate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related relevant field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, dashboard development and reporting; at least 2 years in a People Analytics role.
• Knowledge and experience with Workday or similar.
• Hands-on experience displaying data with Business Intelligence tools, such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or Power BI.
• Highly skilled with Microsoft Excel, including advanced features like Power Query and Pivot Tables. Google Workspace experience is a plus.
• Experience working on sophisticated analyses using programs or languages such as SQL.
• Ability to act, think analytically and systemically with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to proactively solve and implement solutions to deliver on commitments.
• Expert use of issue-based problem-solving, root cause analysis, and other similar techniques.
• The attitude and aptitude to learn new technologies in pursuit of automated reporting and analytics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What You'll Own

• Reporting and analysis of key employee performance indicators for the People Team and Guidewire Leadership.
• Data insights and storytelling / presentation support for executive discussions including but not limited to C-Suite and Board meetings, Organizational and Operational reviews.
• Enabling People Team functions -- such as Talent Attraction, Talent Management, and our People Business Partners -- with the information needed to make data-driven decisions and inspire change in the business.
• Ensuring the quality and accuracy of our People data by working closely with our Workday HRIS team to adjust and improve data processes, as needed.
• Crafting informational and intuitive data visualizations and driving the roadmap for self-service dashboards that provide stakeholders with up-to-date insights.

About GuidewireGuidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. We combine digital, core, analytics, and AI to deliver our platform as a cloud service. More than 450 insurers, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, run on Guidewire.
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