HR Analytics Manager

Lead the people analytics function to deliver strategic workforce insights that inform talent strategy, organizational design, and business decisions. Manage a team of HR analysts, develop the people analytics roadmap, oversee predictive modelling and dashboard development, and present workforce insights to HR leadership and C-suite executives. Partner with HR business partners and business leaders to translate data into actionable talent strategies.

Median salary: $150,000. Projected growth to 2033: 18% (much faster than average) - driven by data-driven HR transformation. Typical education: Master's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $150,000
Entry-level: $100,000 - $125,000
Senior: $220,000+
Growth by 2033: 18% (much faster than average) - driven by data-driven HR transformation
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 45-55 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 60% Team / 40% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Master's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 5-8 years
Years to senior: 10-12 years
Career switching: Hard
Typical student debt: $35,000 - $70,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

People Analytics Strategy Development
Predictive Workforce Modelling
HR Dashboard Design (Tableau / Power BI / Visier)
Organizational Network Analysis
Workforce Planning Analytics
R & Python for Advanced HR Analytics

Soft skills

Analytical Leadership
Data Storytelling
Strategic Thinking
Executive Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical complexity: High

Typical career path

HR Analyst
People Analytics Analyst
Senior Analyst
Analytics Manager
Director of People Analytics
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