Director, People Services Data Analytics

Who We Are:

It's exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. 

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

As a Director of People Services Compliance, Analytics, Reporting, and Data, you thrive on creating strategic opportunities to connect data and planning together. As a fast-paced industry, QTS looks to leverage data in our decision-making processes, and you look to be the person driving that conversation.

The Impact You Will Have:

By Driving the identity and designing scalable opportunities for applying predictive analytics, you will have an opportunity to advance people insights and enhance core HR processes and outcomes, along with implementing AI machine learning and automation.  In partnership with the various People Services functions (Learning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, People Operations, etc.), you and your team will provide data critical to analyzing QTS’s performance in differing areas. Additionally, by developing a holistic roadmap for our people data, you will have the opportunity to ensure systems are optimized, teams are working collaboratively together, and we have a strong connection between our processes and technology needs. As a subject matter expert, you will have the opportunity to empower our leadership teams with data driven intelligence and predictive capabilities, that lead to informed strategic decision making.

What You Will Do:

• Develop a people analytics strategy & roadmap, including shift into predictive analytics and action-focused analytics function.
• Translate data into compelling narratives, visualizations, and insights that clearly articulate business implications - not just numerical outputs.
• Quantify the success of people’s team initiatives and identify data-driven challenges that should be prioritized.
• Convene and partner with key stakeholders to implement data-driven solutions, utilizing scenario modeling and forecasting as key tools.
• Oversee the team responsible for producing functional dashboards and delivering the employee listening strategy that supports leadership data-driven decision-making.
• Deliver high-quality reporting and analytics covering talent acquisition, attrition, diversity, employee experience, and People Team operational metrics.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the People Team on analytics and measurement strategy, providing guidance, mentorship, and education across the function and serving on the company-wide Data council representing the people team.
• Partners with members of People Services, including leadership, drive alignment and collaboration ensuring technology, analytics, and process improvements are understood, adopted, and fully activated.
• Oversee training, documentation, and knowledge-sharing forums to ensure HR and managers are equipped to leverage new tools, insights, and capabilities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on the intersection of technology, analytics, and people strategy - helping shape a more modern, scalable HR operating model.
• Identify, advise, quantify impact, and prime the organization for a human-first AI philosophy for the people team by embedding AI tools and strategies that improve the overall experience for QTS employees.
• Partner with our internal AI governance counsel to ensure AI adoption and use aligns with established governance, responsible-use principles, and data integrity requirements.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement across the People Team - encouraging new ideas and bold solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., AAP, EEOC, etc.).
• Partner with Legal and HR COEs to integrate HR compliance requirements into data audits, system configurations, and business processes by developing policies, procedures, and training programs to maintai