Director, People Analytics

Scopely is looking for a Director of People Analytics to join our People Analytics team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis working 2 days a week from the hub.

At Scopely we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing publishing and innovating the mobile games industry connecting millions of people around the world daily.

Our People Analytics team is responsible for creating actionable insights from people and company data to drive Scopelys talent strategy and ultimate business success.

What You Will Do

The Director of People Analytics reporting to the Vice President of Strategy and Analytics will play a critical role at the intersection of people data and strategy; helping shape how Scopely attracts develops and retains talent across all live game divisions games in development operations marketing publishing and other central functions. This role focuses on delivering actionable insights maintaining data products and supporting people processes to achieve company goals.

• Innovative advanced analytics: Apply cutting-edge advanced analytics methodologies approaches and models to talent questions across the employee lifecycle (hiring engagement retention performance) to proactively identify patterns and actionable insights that drive business impact
• People strategy: Partner with senior leaders to define and execute the people analytics vision and roadmap supporting Scopelys people strategy. Play a key role in shaping and measuring the companys talent ambitions building analytical support market/industry context and documentation to align key stakeholders across the company
• Scalable People Insights Infrastructure: Design implement and maintain scalable data models products and tools for real-time workforce insights across teams regions and functions
• Deep Business Partnership: Collaborate closely with People Game Leaders Strategy and Finance to leverage data-driven insights and storytelling establishing a single shared truth about talent. Utilize all available metrics and tools to answer critical talent questions from leaders or proactively identify them. Empower stakeholders to confidently and effectively use data
• Employee Experience: Analyze and synthesise employee engagement retention mobility and development data to identify opportunities to enhance culture improve retention and optimize career pathways
• Special projects: Lead ad-hoc insights projects often requiring quantitative and qualitative analysis research and relentless curiosity a willingness to learn and an action-oriented approach
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with HR Finance and business leaders to model workforce scenarios forecast talent needs and guide organizational design decisions that balance business growth with cost efficiency
• Experimentation and Continuous Improvement: Establish measurement frameworks and clear KPIs for people programs policies and initiatives (e.g. onboarding learning performance management) to drive evidence-based iterations. Promote data and analytic best practices company-wide ensuring our technology and approaches reflect the latest trends
• Data Integrity and Governance:Oversee the quality security and ethical use of people data championing global standards and compliance across regions (e.g. GDPR CCPA and other regulations)
• People Analytics Team Leadership: Lead mentor and grow a high-performing team of analysts with a balance of strategic advisory capabilities and deep technical expertise

What Were Looking For

• BS in a quantitative field such as math physics economics or computer science (MS preferred)
• 7 to 10 years of experience in data science technology or analytics with several of those in People Analytics and/or Machine Learning
• Strong foundation in probability statistics and machine learning with a broad understanding of techniques for different applications
• Proficiency in Data Analysis using Python and/or R and strong hands-on SQL experience
• Strong data visualization skills including working knowledge of tools like Looker Tableau or Qlikview
• Proven track record in leading complex cross-functional projects
• Comfortable engaging directly with senior executives in fast-paced environments
• A strategic and tactical thinker
• Excellent communication and presentation skills capable of influencing stakeholders
• Data-driven skilled at creating/measuring KPIs and structuring analysis to support decision-making
• Adept at navigating ambiguity challenging assumptions and driving alignment
• Enthusiastic about mentoring both junior and senior analysts
• High standards detail-oriented and thrives in high-accountability settings.
• Low ego high ownership with a willingness to roll up sleeves and do what it takes to get things done

Bonus Points

• Experience in organizational psychology
• Gaming media or entertainment experience

Please ensure that the résumé/CV you attach is written in English.

About Us

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company home to many top award-winning experiences such as MONOPOLY GO! Star Trek Fleet Command Stumble Guys MARVEL Strike Force and Yahtzee With Buddies among others.

Scopely creates publishes and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile web PC and beyond.

Founded in 2011 Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.

Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Companys Worlds Most Innovative Companies Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.

Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia EMEA and North America and is home to many internal game development teams referred to as Scopely Studios with additional game studio partners across four continents.

Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.

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