Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
A Director of People Analytics is a senior leadership role responsible for transforming workforce data into strategic business insights. They act as the bridge between technical data science and human resources, helping 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 for this role.
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 their 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.
- Automatically included - do not run through Bias Decoder:
- All Roles: Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
- People Manager Roles: Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Years of experience: 10+ years of experience in an analytics role, with at least 5 years in a dedicated people analytics function.
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Data Science, or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.
Specific experience: 5+ years of experience 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.
Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.
We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their 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 depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Fraudulent Employment Offers
Samsara is aware of scams involving fake job interviews and offers. Please know we do not charge fees to applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Official communication about your application will only come from emails ending in ‘@samsara.com’ or ‘@us-greenhouse-mail.io’. For more information regarding fraudulent employment offers, please visit our blog post here.
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