ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century:

POSITION TITLE: People Operations and Analytics Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Scripps Research has an exciting opportunity for a Director of People Operations and Analytics to join our expanding People (HR) team. In this new role, you'll lead the development and direction of the People Analytics function, reporting directly to the Senior Director of People Operations and Total Rewards. You'll be tasked with translating complex data into actionable insights, focusing on critical workforce analytics like employee engagement, diversity, performance, and turnover.

Your responsibilities will encompass leadership in data governance and technology implementation, overseeing current systems (UKG Pro) and future integrations (like Workday). As a trusted advisor to the VP of People, you'll evaluate and manage software implementations, including HRIS, LMS, ATS, and employee engagement platforms (such as Lattice or CultureAmp).

Your role will involve independently identifying appropriate data sources, metrics, and methodologies, prioritizing proactive initiative, innovative thinking, and effective storytelling with data. Additionally, you'll contribute to team development through hands-on advanced analysis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute an organizational strategy for people data aligned with broader business objectives. Craft compelling narratives with data to promote data literacy among stakeholders.
• HRIS Optimization: Drive accuracy and insights. Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement, collaborating with cross-functional teams on implementation.
• Business Process Enhancement: Conduct regular business process reviews, offering ongoing suggestions and action plans. This may involve installation, customization, development, and/or upgrades to applications, systems, and modules.
• Vendor Management: Lead the sourcing of new software programs, oversee implementation, contract renewals, and external vendor management for the People team, in close collaboration with IT.
• Data Analysis and Insights: Collaborate with the People team and institute leaders to identify key business questions and design analyses accordingly. Develop and maintain data tools, performing advanced analysis to deliver timely insights.
• Insights Delivery: Streamline the delivery of insights to business and People leadership, enabling self-service and scalability through strategic partnerships. Tell compelling stories with data and foster data literacy among partners. Create resources, dashboards, and training as needed.
• Project Management: Demonstrate exceptional project management skills, effectively planning, prioritizing, and driving multiple projects to successful completion within defined timelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Data Analytics or Human Resources, Data Science or Analytics, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of analytics experience, with at least 7 years focused on People/HR analytics and 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Proficiency in tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Excel PivotTables, PivotCharts, VLOOKUP, advanced Excel formulas, SQL, and HRIS systems such as UKG and Workday.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and statutes related to employment, benefits, and payroll.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple critical projects with various deadlines.
• Excellent collaborative skills, working effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• This is an on-campus position requiring 4 days per week working onsite from our La Jolla campus, with flexibility to work 1 day per week remotely from home.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $160,000 to $180,000/annually, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan - Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.