Overview
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Base pay range
$138,600.00/yr - $247,500.00/yr
About Samsara
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, a platform that enables organizations relying on physical operations to harness IoT data to develop actionable insights and improve operations. Samsara aims to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability of physical operations across industries including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing.
Working at Samsara means helping define the future of physical operations and being part of a team shaping a range of product solutions. As a recently public company, you’ll have autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
Role details
About the role: A Director of People Analytics is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming workforce data into strategic business insights. They bridge technical data science and human resources to help the organization make evidence-based decisions on hiring, retention, diversity, and productivity.
This is a remote position open to candidates in the U.S. Relocation assistance will not be provided.
In this role you will be responsible for
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive people analytics strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and people strategy.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of people analytics professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Data Analysis & Insights: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of people data to identify trends, predict outcomes, and provide strategic recommendations on critical people issues.
- Stakeholder Consultation: Partner closely with executive leadership, HR Business Partners, Employee Relations, and other key stakeholders to understand business challenges and provide data-backed solutions.
- Dashboard & Reporting: Oversee the design, delivery and enablement of a suite of self-service dashboards, interfaces and reports that empower leaders across the organization.
- Technology & Tools: Act as the subject matter expert on people analytics tools and technologies, including Workday, data visualization platforms such as Tableau, AI/Automation, and statistical software.
- Storytelling: Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling, and concise presentations and narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- People management specifics:
- All Roles: Champion Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team).
- People Manager Roles: Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.
Minimum requirements
- Years of experience: 10+ years in an analytics role, with at least 5 years in a dedicated people analytics function.
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or related). Master’s degree preferred.
- Specific experience: 5+ years in a leadership role, managing and developing a team.
- Proven experience developing and executing a multi-year analytics roadmap and strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to produce executive-ready deliverables (dashboards, decks, presentations, and narratives).
- Experience establishing data governance and best practices for data integrity, privacy, and compliance.
An ideal candidate also has
- Experience with practical application of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytical techniques.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people data to business outcomes.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employee lifecycle events.
- Experience working in a high-growth technology company.
Compensation philosophy
Samsara’s compensation program delivers Total Direct Compensation (base salary + bonus/variable + RSUs) for eligible roles. For some roles, a new hire RSU award may be granted at hire, with additional RSU refresh grants annually. Base salary ranges are provided below but may vary by city, knowledge, skills, and experience.
Annual base salary range: $138,600—$247,500 USD
Equal opportunity
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can contribute and succeed.
Benefits and accommodations
Benefits: Full-time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with remote and flexible working, health benefits, and more. See the Benefits site for details.
Accommodations: Samsara is committed to equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email or click here for reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process.
Flexible working
We embrace a flexible working model. Some roles may require proximity to an office or a specific geographic area to facilitate collaboration. All offers depend on the right to work in the location.
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