Senior People Scientist (Remote)

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Hiring Remotely in 02459, Newton Center, MA
Remote
Hybrid
115K-125K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Edtech • Kids + Family • Database
High-quality education and child care company, trusted to fit the way people learn, live, and work today
The Role
Lead predictive analytics functions in HR, develop statistical models, analyze employee data, and present insights for strategic HR decision-making.
Summary Generated by Built In

Bright Horizons is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our HR Insights & Analytics Team. This role will be instrumental in leading our predictive analytics function within Human Resources. You will work closely with HR leaders to understand their data needs and uncover insights to drive strategic HR decisions.

What you will be doing in the role:

  • Develop and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms to analyze employee data and support data-driven decision making across HR and the business.

  • Use predictive analytics to forecast workforce changes, predict future employee behaviors, and inform HR strategies.

  • Mine and analyze data from multiple structured and unstructured sources to drive optimization and improvement of HR and business strategies.

  • Create data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets.

  • Collaborate with HR COE’s to identify key performance indicators and metrics for talent acquisition, retention, and development based on statistical models.

  • Build and implement predictive data models within HR existing processes and workflows.

  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner; build applicable visualizations to help “tell the story”

  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.

  • Evaluate and recommend products and tools to enable accelerated learning and analytics.

  • Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.

  • Enhance data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.

What we hope you will bring to the role:

Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics or a related field, data science certification a plus.

Required – 5 years of experience as a data scientist on an HR or People Analytics team.

Would relevant experience be considered in lieu of applicable degree?

Yes – 3 additional years

Additional Job Requirements

  • Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Qliksense, Tableau, Power BI) to manipulate data and draw insights from variety of data sets.

  • Strong understanding of machine learning techniques (Forecasting, Benchmarking, Clustering, Decision Tree Learning, etc.) and their application in workforce analytics.

  • Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts – Regression, Sampling, Outliers Detection, Linear & Multiple Regression, Time series forecasting, Exponential Smoothing etc.

  • Experience working with large datasets, data wrangling and building complex dimensional data models.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

  • A collaborative team player with a problem-solving mindset.

Salary and Other Compensation Disclosures

The annual starting salary rate for this position is between $115,000 – 125,000 annually.  The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 2/14/2025.

The annual salary range for this role is: $115,000 to $125,000

Life at Bright Horizons:

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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Python
Qliksense
R
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The Company
HQ: Newton, MA
11,384 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

More than 1,000 top employers trust Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) for proven solutions that support employees, advance careers, and maximize performance. From on-site child care that amplifies your culture, back-up care to handle disruptions, and education programs that build critical skills, our services help families achieve more.

Why Work With Us

IT development and infrastructure is vital to Bright Horizons' future, it’s now the fastest-growing department in our company – a team on the ground floor of building all new systems. Plus, at Bright Horizons IT, you’ll be part of a creative group supporting some of the world’s best brands, connecting their employees to care and education.

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