People Analytics Manager ( Remote )

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

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JOB OVERVIEW

The People Analytics Manager drives data-informed decision-making across the HR function by transforming people data into actionable insights. This role leads the design, development, and delivery of analytics, reporting, and predictive models that support strategic workforce planning, talent management, employee experience, and organizational performance. This role combines strong analytical expertise with business acumen and HR domain knowledge to influence leaders and optimize people outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Overview

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

Analytics & Insights

• Lead analyses of employee lifecycle data (hiring, retention, turnover, performance, engagement, talent management).
• Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to present HR metrics clearly to stakeholders.
• Translate complex data into insights and recommendations that support HR strategy and business goals.

Data Strategy & Governance

• Define and maintain HR data standards, definitions, and quality checks.
• Promote best practices in data collection, analysis, and interpretation across the People team.
• Collaborate with IT or data engineering on data integration, privacy, security, and system architecture.

Workforce Planning & Modeling

• Partner with business leaders to forecast staffing needs, skills gaps, and talent risks.
• Develop models related to attrition, internal mobility, competency mapping, and productivity.
• Support compensation and performance planning through data modeling.

Decision Support & Consultation

• Act as a strategic advisor to HR and business leaders on people trends and workforce strategy.
• Provide scenario planning, hypothesis testing, and opportunity sizing to inform decision making.
• Support HR initiatives with measurement frameworks and data evaluation plans.

Project Leadership

• Drive cross-functional analytics projects from scoping through delivery.
• Coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence (Recruiting, Learning, Compensation, Talent) to align analytics priorities.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Synthesizes data to uncover trends, patterns, and root causes.
• Business Acumen: Understands organizational priorities and HR functional strategies.
• Communication: Explains complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities and proposes data-driven solutions.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across HR and operational teams.
• Ethics & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive HR data with professionalism and compliance.

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, Psychology, HR Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in people analytics, HR analytics, workforce planning, or related analytics role.
• Strong experience with analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, Excel advanced).
• Proven ability to translate data into actionable business insights and influence at all levels.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Analytics, HR, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in predictive analytics, machine learning, or organizational research methods.
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM).
• Experience working in agile project environments.

ABOUT SUNRISE

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals – at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee’s position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana) and Tuberculosis Test, and a physical evaluation and a background check where required. Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

COMPENSATION DISCLAIMER

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).