Director, People Analytics & Workforce Intelligence

Director of People Analytics & Workforce Intelligence

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This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

At Blue Origin, we are building a modern, AI-enabled HR organization where data and intelligence are embedded into every product and decision. The Director of People Analytics & Workforce Intelligence will revolutionize how Blue Origin approaches talent decisions by creating an ecosystem that powers all aspects of our people strategy. In partnership with a broader HR Technology organization, this role will lead a team of analysts, data engineers and data scientists to deliver and maintain existing analytics products and services while also leading a transformation from traditional HR reporting to a sophisticated, product-driven approach that delivers actionable intelligence across the organization. This visionary leader will redefine how Blue Origin leverages people data to drive mission-critical decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement a comprehensive people analytics strategy that aligns with Blue Origin's business objectives and talent priorities
• Establish a clear vision for how data, AI, and intelligence are embedded across HR products and decision points
• Create a multi-year roadmap for analytics capabilities development, data infrastructure, and AI integration
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, transforming complex workforce data into strategic insights that drive organizational performance
• Lead the development of intelligence-driven HR products that solve critical business problems
• Transform analytics into scalable product features such as attrition risk signals, hiring funnel optimization tools, and manager decision support systems
• Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases across HR functions (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Employee Experience, etc.)
• Ensure insights are delivered in workflow (embedded in products) or via AI interactions
• Partner with HR Tech and Engineering teams to deploy models and intelligent systems that enhance decision-making
• Develop and maintain self-service reporting solutions using BI tools like Tableau for dashboards and self-service reporting solutions, ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and compliance
• Define and lead the tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) that provide actionable insight into workforce trends, operational effectiveness, and progress against Blue Origin's strategic people goals
• Establish clear productivity and performance standards for the analytics function, ensuring consistent delivery
• Partner with HR Tech and Product Management teams to establish optimal cross-functional ways of working to ensure successful release management and service delivery
• Build predictive models to forecast talent needs, identify retention risks, and optimize workforce planning
• Develop analytical frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness and ROI on talent investments
• Create custom analytical solutions for complex organizational challenges
• Accelerate the transition from transactional reporting to predictive and prescriptive analytics
• Build and lead a high-performing analytics and product team that combines technical expertise with business acumen
• Develop team capabilities across data engineering, data science, visualization, and product management
• Establish standards and best practices for metrics, KPIs, experimentation, and analytical rigor
• Mentor team members and create growth opportunities that attract and retain top analytics talent
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration
• Establish robust data governance practices ensuring integrity, privacy, and lawful use of people data
• Partner with HR Tech and ET to design and implement data infrastructure that enables seamless integration across systems
• Ensure AI is used responsibly, with explainability, and compliance
• Drive complex, cross-domain initiatives that span multiple teams and functions
• Partner closely with HR Centers of Excellence, HRBPs, and the HR Service Center to ensure analytics solutions deliver actionable insights
• Collaborate with business leaders to apply analytical insights to organizational design decisions
• Develop and deliver training for stakeholders on effectively using analytical tools and insights
• Build a data-driven culture across the organization through education, engagement, and demonstrating value

Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience in People Analytics or related fields
• 3+ years managing People Analytics teams and/or software engineering teams
• Expertise in Tableau and SQL, and/or other BI tools
• Strong knowledge of Data science language skills such as Python, or VBA
• Strong data storytelling skills, experience presenting to the C-suite
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $187,923.00 - $263,092.20

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including