Sr Director Analyst Total Rewards and Workforce Cost Modeling (REMOTE US) (, DE, United States)

Overview

This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in North America. Gartner Analysts are industry thought leaders who create must‑have insights, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world‑leading organizations. A Senior Director serves as a leader within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing oneself as a credible voice within their designated market at local, regional and global levels. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, a Senior Director plays a significant role in producing pragmatic and provocative insights which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. They are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via in‑person meetings, virtual meetings, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in enterprise cost management, empirical IO, econometric and statistical modeling, and labor market analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience analyzing data related to macroeconomics, enterprise and labor costs as well as trends in the labor market. All candidates must be able to represent the larger body of Gartner research and conduct and publish research on topics relevant to Chief HR Officers (CHROs).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify changing enterprise and workforce cost conditions (total rewards, compensation, and health and benefits), talent trends, and guide data gathering efforts to measure the effects.
• Forecast and model large‑scale cost initiatives such as changes in healthcare/benefits structures, compensation design and/or employee lifecycle programs.
• Pull together proprietary and publicly available data sets to derive new insights and offer compelling, actionable written guidance for CHROs.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in establishing research positions about enterprise labor/talent costs and labor market trends.
• Engage with clients and prospects virtually or face‑to‑face and provide actionable advice on questions related to talent analytics and/or labor modeling.
• Create and deliver presentation materials for Gartner events and client briefings.
• Attend industry and professional association conferences as needed.
• Actively participate in innovation, ideation, and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the research community.
• Be a mentor and a coach by supporting more junior team members, as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant field or industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience analyzing and identifying changing enterprise and workforce cost conditions (total rewards, compensation, and health and benefits), talent trends, and guide data gathering efforts to measure the effects.
• Experience with forecast and model large‑scale cost initiatives such as changes in healthcare/benefits structures, compensation design and/or employee lifecycle programs.
• Analytical skills including applying conceptual models and recognizing patterns while drawing and defending conclusions.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing data to understand what actions CHROs and their teams should take.
• Strong knowledge of publicly available data sets that can be used to assess the hiring and labor market.
• Experience and comfort advising and working with senior leaders.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions.
• Ability to work independently, while also being intrinsically motivated to collaborate across teams and support the workflow of others, in a multicultural global team.
• Demonstrated executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with C‑level executives and additional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills: ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high‑quality deliverables.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Learning agile and adept with navigating highly matrixed environments.
• Ability to effectively adjust communication style to different audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Experience

• Graduate degree in economics, business, social sciences or statistics.
• Experience in econometric and statistical modeling, including ability to work with a quantitative analytics team to test hypotheses.

Benefits

Gartner offers world‑class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is 172,000USD - 202,500USD. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role‑based, uncapped sales incentive plan. We also offer market‑leading benefit programs including generous PTO, a 401(k) match up to $7,200 per year, the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

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