People Analytics Manager

About Latham & Watkins Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong. About the Role The People Analytics Manager is an integral part of Latham’s Human Capital & Talent team. This role will be responsible for providing reliable workforce reporting, data governance, and actionable people insights across the firm, while designing and leading the development and maintenance of scalable People Analytics reporting infrastructure, processes, and standards to deliver consistent, reliable insights and enable self-service reporting capabilities. This role will be located in our Downtown LA office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. Responsibilities & Qualifications Other key responsibilities include:Partnering cross-functionally to improve workforce data quality, strengthen data governance practices, and promote consistent data entry processes across systemsCollaborating with data teams to define data requirements, improve underlying data models, and standardize key workforce metrics, to support accurate and scalable reporting firmwideWorking closely with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) to understand their analytical needs, translate business questions into clear data and reporting requirements, and build their confidence in using people data to inform decisionsOverseeing and helping prepare clear documentation including process inventories, data dictionaries, and end-user guidesDeveloping executive-level reporting and presentations that translate workforce data into clear insights, compelling narratives, and actionable recommendationsProtecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retainsWe’d love to hear from you if you:Demonstrate exceptional and professional interpersonal skills (e.g., active listening), including superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all organizational levels and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiativesExhibit the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focusPossess the ability to undertake large long-term projects, develop alternative methods to complete them, and implement solutions, prioritizing multiple demands and managing within a matrixed organization and the demonstrated ability to manage reporting projects end-to-endAnd have:A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Analytics, Human Resources, Economics, or a related fieldA minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in people analytics, HR analytics, business analytics, workforce planning, consulting, or a related analytical function A minimum of seven (7) years of cumulative experience Benefits & Additional Information Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:Healthcare, life and disability insuranceA generous 401k planAt least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenureWell-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more) Professional development programsEmployee discountsAffinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staffLatham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.Latham & Watkins LLP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)​. Please click the link below to review the Ordinance.Pleaseclick hereto review your rights under U.S. employment laws. #MidSenior #LI-ZW1 Pay Range USD $160,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /Yr. Job SummaryLocation : Location: US-CA-Los AngelesDepartment: Human CapitalWork Arrangement: HybridPosted Min Pay Rate: USD $160,000.00/Yr.Posted Max Pay Rate: USD $180,000.00/Yr.Position Type: Full-TimeJob ID: 2026-11470