The Impact of the Sr. Data Insights & Analytics Lead to Coupa:
As a senior-level individual contributor within the Talent Strategy team, this role works globally to champion a culture of evidence-based decision-making without the responsibility of direct people management. By transforming complex workforce data into clear, actionable intelligence, this individual empowers the organization to attract, develop, and retain world-class talent.
Reporting to the Senior Director - Organizational Effectiveness, the individual in this role identifies, designs, and implements solutions that fuel scalable growth and streamline processes. Using advanced analytical methods and deep domain expertise, you will be translating complex data into compelling, "executive-ready" narratives and visual presentations that clearly lead to interventions and actions in the business. This position acts as a strategic architect and high-level thought partner, moving beyond reactive reporting to provide predictive insights that anticipate business challenges.
Partnering with HR Business Partners, HR Centers of Excellence, EDE, and business leaders, this position serves as the primary owner of Coupa’s people listening strategy, transforming feedback from global surveys into a roadmap for organizational health. The individual in this role will be instrumental in designing the future of our workforce planning, listening strategies, and organizational effectiveness measurement.
In this dynamic and visible role, the individual in this role will act as a coach and thought partner, a catalyst for a data-driven culture, and a champion for cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Do
Project Leadership: Lead complex, cross-functional analytics projects from vision to implementation, focusing on improving key outcomes like retention, engagement, and productivity.
Listening Strategy Architect: Serve as the strategic lead for the Global Employee Listening Program, managing the end-to-end execution of annual and pulse surveys while evolving the strategy across the employee lifecycle.
Executive Storytelling: Translate complex datasets into "executive-ready" narratives and visualizations that drive business interventions and strategic actions.
Data Architecture & Integration: Partner with HRIS and EDE teams to migrate disparate data sources into a unified "single source of truth" (Snowflake/AWS), ensuring rigorous data integrity and governance.
Self-Service Solutions: Design and deploy advanced Tableau dashboards and analytics tools for COE partners and senior leaders to enable "data at the fingertips" and self-service reporting.
Advanced Analytics & AI: Utilize SQL, Python, or R to uncover correlations in structured and unstructured data, while incorporating AI and machine learning best practices to solve workforce challenges.
Strategic Consulting: Coach HRBPs and COEs on data literacy and insights interpretation, providing objective, data-driven feedback to challenge assumptions regarding organizational health.
What You Will Bring to Coupa
Experience & Leadership: 8+ years in HR Analytics, Data Science, or BI, with a proven track record of influencing and providing objective feedback to VPs and senior stakeholders.
Educational Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or behavioral field (CS, Statistics, Economics, or Org Psych) or equivalent professional experience.
Technical Mastery: Advanced SQL and Tableau proficiency required to create "presentation-quality," actionable visualizations for executive consumption.
Advanced Analytics: Hands-on experience using Python or R for statistical modeling of survey data and text analytics for unstructured employee listening data.
Domain Expertise: Deep experience managing organizational data (turnover, recruiting, DEI) and executing large-scale surveys from methodology design through vendor management.
Data Storytelling: Exceptional ability to transform raw, complex analytics into high-impact presentations that drive executive alignment and organizational change.
Global Consulting Mindset: Proven ability to operate independently in complex global environments, acting as a consultative partner to solve business challenges through data.
- Global Wellness Days: Enjoy two designated, company-wide paid wellness days off each year (typically the first Friday in March and the last Friday in September) so the entire global team can unplug, step away, and recharge together .
- Birthday Time-Off: Celebrate your day! Coupa provides a paid day off on your birthday or another day of your choice within your birthday month .
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO): Giving back is in our DNA. We offer 40 hours of paid VTO annually to support the community initiatives and volunteer programs you are passionate about .
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free, confidential, 24/7/365 counseling and resources for emotional support, work-life solutions, financial advice, legal guidance, and support for new parents .
- Business Travel Protection: Travel with peace of mind. Zurich Travel Assist provides medical, safety, pre-trip planning, and emergency support during any business travel .
- Referral Bonus Program: Share the Coupa experience! Receive generous monetary referral bonuses when you successfully refer talented friends or acquaintances who are hired into open roles .
Skills Required
- 8+ years in HR Analytics, Data Science, or BI
- Bachelor's degree in CS, Statistics, Economics, Organizational Psychology, or equivalent experience
- Advanced SQL proficiency
- Advanced Tableau proficiency
- Hands-on experience with Python or R for statistical modeling and text analytics
- Experience with Snowflake and AWS data platforms and data architecture/integration
- Deep experience managing organizational data (turnover, recruiting, DEI) and executing large-scale surveys end-to-end
- Proven ability to create executive-ready presentations and drive data storytelling
- Experience partnering with HRIS, EDE teams and enabling self-service analytics for HR partners
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is described as comprehensive from day one for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and a no‑cost EAP. Additional options like FSAs and wellness initiatives are also cited.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned around Flexible Time Off, floating holidays, and 40 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off, supported by a virtual‑first work model. These programs are highlighted as core elements of work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and a digital program for paths to parenthood (including adoption and surrogacy) are explicitly called out. Resources also extend to family medical leave and, in some locations, an onsite Mother’s Room.
Coupa Insights
What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our virtual-first approach is intentional. It gives you the freedom to do your best work in a space that supports focus, balance, and creativity, while staying connected to a global team of changemakers who are redefining the future of business spend
