Palo Alto Senior People Scientist Insights Analytics 

United States, California 

378600433

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Impact

• Data-Driven Insights – Conduct in-depth analyses to uncover bottlenecks and opportunities within our recruitment pipeline, as well as identify areas where learning and development can drive significant value. Evaluate trends and effectiveness of recruiting channels and learning programs to generate actionable insights.

• Process Optimization – Dive into key metrics related to both TA (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, candidate experience, cost per hire) and TD (e.g., learning engagement, skill acquisition, program effectiveness). Partner with stakeholders to streamline practices and enhance overall efficiency.

• Program Evaluation and Measurement – Design and execute rigorous measurement strategies for high-value TA and TD initiatives. This includes developing standardized evaluation frameworks to enable clear comparisons and trend analyses across programs.

• Metrics, Dashboards, and Tool Enhancement – Collaborate with IT, TA, and TD leaders to develop and standardize dashboards, ensuring real-time access to operational data and core metrics. Evaluate and implement tools to improve efficiency and insights, fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Stakeholder Management – Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate data into compelling narratives and practical business recommendations supporting TA and TD goals.

Your Experience

• 5+ years of experience in people analytics, industrial/organizational psychology, or a related field, with a demonstrated history of working with various types of people data (e.g., survey data, HR data, psychological or behavioral data) in an organizational setting.

• Expertise in data manipulation using R/Python and SQL, with experience accessing and working with big data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Hive, or Redshift).

• Proficient in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and implementing dashboards for real-time reporting.

• Proven ability to develop and deploy measurement strategies for TA and/or TD programs.

• Experienced in advanced statistical methods (e.g., regression, cluster analysis, HLM, longitudinal methods, difference-in-differences, synthetic control).

• Hands-on experience with recruitment metrics, pipeline analysis, process optimization, and evaluating recruiting and development technologies.

• Adept at collaborating cross-functionally with IT, TA, and TD to communicate practical business recommendations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders.

• Strong understanding of organizational strategy, enabling the translation of people data into insights that align with broader business goals.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with shifting priorities, continuously eager to learn new tools, methodologies, and emerging trends in people analytics.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $126,000 - $203,500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.