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Business Intelligence Manager - HR & People Analytics

Tenneco, Northville, MI, United States


The Business Intelligence Manager leads the strategy, development, and delivery of data insights that drive informed business decisions across the organization, with a primary focus on Human Resources and People Analytics. This role transforms workforce and operational data into actionable insights that influence enterprise strategy, performance, and planning—not just people-related decisions.

The position serves as a bridge between HR, IT, Finance, and business leadership, ensuring data is trusted, scalable, and aligned with broader business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the

enterprise people analytics and HR BI strategy , aligned with overall business and analytics objectives

Manage and mentor a team of BI developers, analysts, and people analytics professionals

Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Operations, and IT to translate business questions into data solutions

Design, develop, and maintain dashboards and analytics products using

Power BI

Deliver insights that support

workforce strategy, financial planning, operational efficiency, and business performance

Oversee

SuccessFactors reporting

(Workforce Analytics, Stories, Ad Hoc Reports, Integration Center) and ensure data consistency

Build and deploy

Power Apps

and Power Automate solutions to improve HR and cross-functional business processes

Develop and govern enterprise KPIs spanning people, productivity, cost, and performance

Own HR data models, semantic layers, and definitions used across the business

Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance for sensitive employee and business data

Drive adoption of self-service analytics and data literacy across HR and business teams

Present insights, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, HR, or related field

5+ years of experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data strategy roles

2+ years of experience leading analytics or BI teams

Advanced expertise in

Power BI

(data modeling, DAX, performance tuning)

Strong experience with

SAP SuccessFactors data and reporting

Experience designing and delivering

People Analytics

solutions

Hands‑on experience with

Power Apps

and workflow automation

Strong SQL skills and experience with enterprise data warehouses

Ability to translate complex data into clear, business‑focused insights

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience integrating HR, Finance, and Operational data

Knowledge of Azure data services or modern cloud data platforms

Understanding of workforce planning, productivity analysis, and organizational design

Experience with data privacy regulations (GDPR, employee data compliance)

Background in enterprise analytics transformation initiatives

Key Metrics & Insights Delivered

Workforce and headcount analytics

Attrition, retention, and engagement trends

Diversity, equity, and inclusion metrics

Productivity and workforce cost analysis

Talent acquisition and learning effectiveness

Enterprise KPIs linking people data to business performance

Physical and Mental Requirements
The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time; use a computer, keyboard, and other standard office equipment; and lift or move light materials as needed. The role also requires the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; maintain focus; organize tasks; manage time; exercise judgment; solve problems; work independently; and handle routine work-related stress in a professional office environment.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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