Gartner

Director, People Analytics - Talent Acquisition

In short

Gartner is hiring a Director of People Analytics to lead its Talent Acquisition Analytics & Intelligence function, acting as a strategic advisor to TA and HR leadership and executive stakeholders. The role covers analytics strategy, recruiter capacity planning and productivity, talent intelligence and market insights, and building self-service analytics capabilities. It demands strategic consulting skills, data-driven storytelling, and leadership of workforce and recruiting analytics initiatives. The position is hybrid, based in Stamford, CT or Irving, TX.

About People Analytics
Gartner's core asset is its people. Our people develop insights, share advice, and create experiences that help our clients be more successful. The People Analytics team within Gartner derives actionable insights from workforce data to recommend and implement better ways of attracting, developing, and retaining Gartner associates to drive growth, higher sales, more productivity, and better client experiences. We drive impact on Gartner's Mission Critical Priorities by leveraging state of the art technology, analytics, and processes.
About the Role
The Director, People Analytics (Talent Acquisition Analytics & Intelligence), will lead Gartner's Talent Acquisition Analytics and Intelligence function. This role will serve as a strategic partner to Talent Acquisition leadership, HR leadership, and executive stakeholders by delivering actionable insights, consultative guidance, and forward-looking workforce intelligence.
The Director will be responsible for defining and executing the Talent Acquisition analytics strategy, establishing a scalable reporting and consultation operating model, and leading a portfolio of initiatives focused on recruiting effectiveness, workforce planning, recruiter productivity, hiring risk management, and talent intelligence.
As the leader of this function, the Director will drive the evolution from delivering reports to serving as a trusted advisor who helps leaders understand performance, identify risks, prioritize actions, and improve business outcomes.
What You Will Do
The Director will lead Gartner's Talent Acquisition Analytics & Intelligence function, delivering four critical capabilities that support hiring performance, workforce strategy, and business growth.
Strategic Analytics Partnership & Executive Consultation
•Serve as the primary analytics advisor to Talent Acquisition leadership, HR executives, and key business stakeholders.
•Partner with leaders to identify, prioritize, and solve critical hiring, productivity, and workforce challenges.
•Deliver actionable recommendations and influence decisions through compelling, data-driven storytelling.
Capacity Planning & Productivity
•Lead recruiter capacity planning, workforce forecasting, and resource allocation strategies.
•Develop productivity frameworks that improve recruiting effectiveness and organizational performance.
•Identify emerging hiring risks, workforce challenges, and opportunities to optimize talent outcomes.
Talent Intelligence & Market Insights
•Lead Gartner's Talent Intelligence strategy, providing external market insights that shape recruiting and workforce decisions.
•Deliver competitive intelligence, labor market analysis, talent flow insights, and strategic sourcing intelligence.
•Help leaders understand how external talent dynamics impact hiring plans, talent availability, and recruiting effectiveness.
Analytics Strategy, Reporting & Capability Development
•Define and execute the Talent Acquisition analytics and reporting strategy.
•Establish an analytics framework that enables self-service insights across all leadership levels.
•Drive adoption of analytics products, technology platforms, and data-driven decision making.
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What You Will Get
•Competitive compensation.
•Limitless growth and learning opportunities.
•Ongoing mentorship and apprenticeship; leadership courses, development programs, technical courses, certification opportunities and more.
•A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.
•A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.
•Hybrid work environment - enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.
•20+ PTO days plus holidays and floating holidays in your first year.
•Extensive medical, dental insurance and vision plan.
•401K with corporate match, immediate vesting.
•Health-and-wellness-related allowance programs.
•Parental leave.
•Tuition reimbursement.
•Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
•Employee Assistance Program.
•Gartner Gives Charity Match.
Please note: Must be located within a commutable distance to Irving, TX or Stamford, CT.
Who Are We?
At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world. Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective business and technology insights, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities. Since our founding in 1979, we've grown to 20,000 associates globally who support over 13,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories.
Compensation
Gartner believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 120,000 USD - 167,000 USD. Actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Benefit programs also include generous PTO, a 401k match up to $7,200 per year, and the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

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