Director, Workforce Analytics

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

 

About the Company:

Paramount is more than a media company; it is a global engine of storytelling. By blending iconic brands with world-class talent, we operate at the unique intersection of cinematic legacy and digital innovation. As the industry shifts, we are evolving into a modern, agile powerhouse dedicated to creative excellence, sustainable growth, and an infrastructure that empowers our people to do the best work of their lives.  

Overview:

The Director, Workforce Analytics plays a key role in shaping how Paramount uses data to understand, forecast, and improve the employee experience and the performance of the organization. Sitting at the intersection of strategy, insights, and operations, this leader turns complex workforce data into clear, actionable guidance for HR and business executives. As part of the Workforce Analytics & Enablement function, you will elevate how the organization uses data to solve workforce challenges, guide talent decisions, and measure the impact of HR initiatives. You’ll oversee our workforce analytics platforms, partner closely with HR Product teams, and collaborate with HR and business leaders to bring clarity, structure, and insight to both short-term priorities and long‑range planning. This is an ideal role for a problem-solver who enjoys storytelling with data, building relationships across the organization, and advancing modern, functional analytics solutions for translating insights into strategy and action.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Strategic Insight & Decision Support
  • Translate workforce data into clear, functional insights that inform executive team decisions about talent, organizational health, and the success of HR programs.
  • Lead the creation and evolution of strategic HR dashboards and KPIs used in Monthly Business Reviews with the Chief People Officer.
  • Break down complex or ambiguous workforce challenges and structure them into data-driven questions, analyses, and recommendations.
  Analytics Leadership & Platform Ownership
  • Oversee utilization and expansion of our workforce analytics platforms (e.g., One Model), ensuring data is reliable, accessible, and useful for HR and business stakeholders.
  • Partner with HR Product, HR Operations, and enterprise technology teams to enhance data quality, integrate new datasets, and improve reporting capabilities.
  • Evaluate and guide analytics approaches used across HR—ensuring they are applicable, ethical, and aligned with our business needs.
  Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation, and Finance to understand business needs and deliver insight-driven solutions.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to stakeholders across all levels, including senior executives.
  • Work with product and operations teams to design, refine, or support data-informed HR processes and tools.
  Project & Change Leadership
  • Lead high-impact, cross-functional analytics and workforce planning initiatives from concept through execution.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve access to insights, and modernize how HR uses data to operate.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members developing analytics, visualization, and storytelling skills.

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in business, analytics, or related fields a plus.
• 7–10+ years of experience in workforce analytics, HR strategy, consulting, or related analytical/strategic roles.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities; able to interpret large datasets and draw meaningful conclusions without needing to be a technical