Senior Manager – Talent Strategy & Consulting

Senior Manager – Talent Strategy & Consulting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Science, Human Resources, I/O Psychology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in people analytics, talent strategy, HR consulting, or strategic HR roles, with a proven track record of influencing executive-level decisions through data.
• 5+ years of people management experience with track record of developing individuals and creating a high performing team.
• Experience in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Visier, Tableau, Power BI) for sophisticated analyses and executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior business, HR, and finance executives on critical talent initiatives spanning hiring, employee engagement, development, and retention.
• Lead executive-level discussions to challenge assumptions, influence decision-making, and drive the adoption of innovative, data-informed talent strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional People Analytics teams to capture the voice of the business and ensure alignment on strategic priorities.
• Oversee the design and delivery of complex analytics projects—from hypothesis formulation and model development to executive-level dashboards and actionable insights.
• Translate multifaceted data into clear, high-impact recommendations that inform talent decisions such as workforce planning, compensation strategies, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Champion the use of predictive modeling, prescriptive analytics, and advanced statistical techniques to anticipate and address evolving talent challenges.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to pinpoint critical talent issues and prioritize initiatives that drive measurable business impact.
• Develop and refine comprehensive KPI frameworks and measurement systems that track performance trends, benchmark against industry standards, and support data-driven decision making.
• Define and drive the talent strategy roadmap, ensuring its integration with LinkedIn’s broader organizational objectives.
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions with executive leadership to align talent practices with emerging business needs such as org transformation and performance.
• Leverage external market intelligence and benchmarking data to refine and elevate our talent practices relative to industry trends.
• Craft and present executive-ready reports and visualizations that clearly articulate key talent trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Use influential storytelling techniques to connect complex data insights with tangible business outcomes, ensuring clarity and actionable guidance for senior leadership.
• Mentor and inspire a high-performing team of analytics and strategy professionals, cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with technology and internal analytics teams to enhance data infrastructure, tool selection, and governance standards that support robust analytical capabilities.
• Continuously identify and integrate emerging analytics approaches and best practices to keep LinkedIn at the forefront of talent strategy.
• Ensure the highest standards of data integrity, privacy, and compliance across all talent analytics initiatives.
• Advocate for ethical data practices and guide executive decision-making on the legal and cultural implications of data-driven talent strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in HR, Data Science, I/O Psychology, or related field).
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing enterprise-level talent strategies—from workforce planning to leadership development—across complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and leading teams.
• Deep expertise in advanced analytics techniques, including predictive analytics and statistical modeling, with a knack for translating data into actionable business insights.
• Exceptional leadership and consulting skills, with a history of building and guiding high-performing teams in dynamic environments.
• Superior storytelling and communication abilities, adept at synthesizing detailed analyses into compelling, executive-ready presentations.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and strategic finance leaders to drive impactful, data-informed talent initiatives.
• Familiarity with external benchmarking practices to assess organizational talent metrics against industry trends and best practices.