Overview:
SageSure is seeking a Senior Manager, People Analytics and Insights to build and scale a modern analytics capability within the People function. This role reports to the Director, People Strategy and Operations.
This role is responsible for establishing foundational reporting, defining key workforce metrics, and delivering insights that inform strategic decision-making for our business leaders. You will operate as a hands-on builder, creating structure from fragmented data and evolving capabilities over time, including increased automation and more advanced approaches where sensible (e.g., AI-enabled analytics).
You will partner closely with People leadership, People Systems, FP&A, and Corporate IT to ensure data is accurate, accessible, and effectively used to drive decisions.
What you’d be doing:
Core Analytics & Reporting
- Establish core People reporting (e.g., headcount, attrition, hiring, workforce composition)
- Define and standardize key metrics
- Create scalable dashboards
Business Insights & Decision Support
- Deliver regular and ad hoc analyses to support business and functional stakeholders to make informed hiring, retention, and workforce planning decisions
- Translate complex or incomplete data into clear, actionable insights
- Support workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategy through data
- Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the workforce
Data Foundation & Integration
- Identify gaps in current data and systems
- Partner closely with People Systems team to ensure data integrity and accessibility
- Collaborate with Finance and other administrative operations functions to align workforce data with broader business insights
- Pull together data across various sources to provide a more holistic view of organizational performance
- Improve consistency and reliability of data across systems
Analytics Capability Build
- Introduce tools and approaches that improve speed, automation, and depth of analysis
- Begin incorporating AI-enabled solutions where appropriate (e.g., predictive insights, automation)
- Improve reporting capabilities
- Support stakeholders in using data effectively
- Help improve data literacy and adoption of reporting tools across the function
We’re looking for someone who has:
- 8+ years in People Analytics, Business Intelligence, or related field
- Experience building or significantly improving reporting and analytics capabilities
- Experience working with fragmented, imperfect or evolving data and systems environments
- Track record of translating data into insights that influence business decisions
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Domo)
- Strong SQL and data manipulation skills
- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, UKG, Rippling)
- Experience evaluating and implementing AI/automation tools in analytics
Highly preferred candidates also have:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and prioritize effectively
- Clear communication and data storytelling skills
- Ownership mentality and execution focus
- Ability to prioritize, pace and sequence
About SageSure:
Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance by Business Insurance for four years in a row (2020-2023), SageSure is one of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US. Since its founding in 2009, SageSure has experienced exceptional growth while generating underwriting profits for carrier partners through hurricanes, wildfires, and hail. Available in 16 states, SageSure offers more than 110 home, flood, and commercial products on behalf of its highly rated carrier partners. Today, SageSure manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and helps protect more than 970,000 policyholders.
We have more than 1,000 employees in a distributed workforce environment across 12 offices—Fairfield, CA; Mountain View, CA; Cheshire, CT; Jacksonville, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL; Chicago, IL; Jersey City, NJ; Marlton, NJ; Cincinnati, OH; Houston, TX; Sheboygan, WI—who are tackling the industry’s toughest challenges.
SageSure is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a workforce that reflects the spectrum of perspectives, experiences, and abilities of the world we live in. We recognize that our differences make us strong, and we actively seek out diverse candidates through partnerships with organizations, institutions and communities that represent various backgrounds. We champion belonging and inclusion for all identities, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, ability status, gender, and country of origin, striving to create a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Our nimble, highly responsive culture nurtures critical thinkers who run toward problems and engineer solutions. We relentlessly pursue better outcomes by investing in the technology, talent, and tools that position us to succeed in demanding markets. Come join our team! Visit sagesure.com/careers to find a position for you.
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