Data Scientist, AVP – People Analytics

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The People Analytics Team is focused on providing actionable insights to help our partners in Human Resources and the Strategic Incentives Group drive critical business decisions with data. The role will report directly to and work in partnership with the Vice President of HR Data Science.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and research focused on talent, recruiting, and diversity, leveraging quantitative and qualitative data

• Develop and implement predictive models to identify patterns and trends in employee behavior, performance and retention

• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity and develop recommendations for better business decisions

• Design, develop, and deliver compelling reporting solutions and dashboards to enhance decision-making for our Businesses and HR partners

• Continuously improve our reporting and analytics framework by contributing to the roadmap, documenting internal processes, and standardizing metrics and definitions

• Build tools and audits to enhance business intelligence and improve data integrity and efficiency in reporting processes

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of professional experience in data science or analytics, with a strong emphasis on providing analytics solutions to clients

• 3+ years of experience using SQL working with relational databases and data warehousing

• 3+ years of experience in Python or R conducting statistical analysis or developing advanced models

• Strong understanding of statistical concepts (correlation, regression, T-test, ANOVA), research methods and experimental design

• Strong communication and data presentation skills

• Some experience with LLM/text analysis, or an interest in learning

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of technical documentation, project planning techniques, and logging work in project management software (e.g. JIRA)

• Experience building reports directly in an HRIS system using calculated fields, worklets, dashboards, and composite reports (preferably in Workday)

• Experience developing dashboards with data visualization tools (Tableau preferred)

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

$125,000 – $180,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual’s experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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