People Analytics Consultant

Job Description

People Analytics Consultant | MFS Investment Management

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at MFS Investment Management, located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. MFS helps millions of people and institutions build secure and prosperous futures by supporting employees in doing their best work. This role is essential for transforming workforce data into actionable insights, enabling the organization to attract, retain, develop, and engage talent, thereby advancing key business priorities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Hybrid – Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Pay: $88000–$126000 yearly
• Mission: Leverage workforce data to inform strategic talent decisions and improve organizational outcomes.
• Tech Stack: SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau, Workday

What You’ll Actually Do
• Advise: Serve as a strategic consultant and thought partner to HR and business leaders, identifying opportunities for data-driven workforce decisions.
• Analyze: Translate complex business questions into actionable analyses, dashboards, and insights to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Communicate: Deliver executive-ready insights and recommendations through compelling data storytelling, presentations, and visualizations.
• Listen: Lead and support employee listening initiatives, evaluating feedback strategies and recommending enhancements for the employee experience.
• Collaborate: Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate workforce trends and inform key talent initiatives, including recruiting, development, and culture.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, Human Resources, or related fields.
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in People Analytics, Workforce Analytics, HR Analytics, Workforce Planning, or a related analytical function, with experience working with workforce and talent data.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in developing dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools, and robust consulting, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Data Science, or related field; experience with Workday or other modern HCM platforms; experience supporting strategic workforce planning and employee listening programs; familiarity with statistical modeling, predictive analytics, or AI-enabled analytics.