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Senior Workforce Intelligence Manager

Databricks
New York City, New York; San Francisco, CaliforniaApr 9, 2026·Posted 2 days ago
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Domain

Tech Stack

Databricks AI/BITableauPowerBI

Must-Have Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in workforce research and analytics field (I/O Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Behavior)
  • 10+ years of professional experience leading large-scale research and analytics projects with People/HR functions
  • Advanced skills in BI tools (Databricks AI/BI, Tableau, PowerBI)
  • Strong SQL skills
  • Analytics and modeling expertise
  • Ability to identify data gaps in operational processes and propose solutions
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations

Nice to Have

  • -Experience building AI-first dashboards and conversational agents
  • -Experience with automation and self-service tools
  • -Knowledge of Databricks products and services
  • -Familiarity with emerging best practices in people analytics and HR technology

Description

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Mission At Databricks, we are passionate about helping data teams solve the world's toughest problems - from making the next mode of transportation a reality to accelerating the development of medical breakthroughs. We do this by building and running the world's best data and AI infrastructure platform so our customers can use deep data insights to improve their business. As a Senior Workforce Intelligence Manager with our People Analytics team, you’ll drive insights and impact across our People (HR) function and all of Databricks. You’ll shape our infrastructure, build and scale analytics tools, and craft models aligned with company goals. You'll drive impactful research that shapes decisions about how we hire, train, enable, assess, and coach Bricksters - and more. You’ll apply a current-state lens to People processes as they exist today while helping to transform our future.

Impact You’ll Have

Drive Execution

Own end-to-end outcomes for major initiatives related to people data - from strategy shaping to requirements gathering to product development to initial launch to over-time optimization.

Technical Excellence

Develop and enhance our data foundation by building AI-first dashboards, conversational agents, and automated solutions that are scalable and maintainable.

SME Partnership

Act as a thought partner to decision-makers, translating workforce intelligence into actionable insights that impact the performance of individual employees and the company overall.

Advanced Analytics

Design and execute complex analyses to predict trends, account for business context, and prescribe actions related to hiring, retention, or employee engagement.

Automation

Convert recurring analysis requests into self-service tools, enabling leaders to make data-driven decisions independently.

Enablement & Capability-Building

Support users to effectively interpret, interact with, and act on workforce insights. Produce toolkits, training, and resources that drive people data fluency and impact.

Product Expertise & Innovation

Gain expertise in, and represent, our company products and services - staying current with features and releases from Databricks while attending to emerging best practices in people analytics and HR.

Who You Are

Education

You’ve earned a Master’s or PhD in a field related to workforce research and analytics (e.g., I/O Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Behavior).

Experience

You have 10+ years of professional experience leading large-scale research and analytics projects with/for People/HR functions.

Technical Skills

You have advanced skills in BI tools (e.g., Databricks AI/BI, Tableau, PowerBI), analytics and modeling, and a strong grasp of SQL.

Business Acumen

You can identify data gaps in operational processes and systems designs, and can propose solutions to close them.

Clear Communicator

You are an excellent communicator, with an ability to synthesize complex information into clear, insightful takeaways and action-oriented recommendations.

Culture Champion

You are ready to collaborate closely with colleagues and network across functional areas to foster Databricks' cultural values. Pay Range Transparency Databricks is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents the expected salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, relevant certifications and training, and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Databricks anticipates utilizing the full width of the range. The total compensation package for this position may also include eligibility for annual performance bonus, equity, and the benefits listed above. For more information regarding which range your location is in visit our page here . Zone 1 Pay Range $191,100 —

$262,800 USD

About Databricks Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Comcast, Condé Nast, Grammarly, and over 50% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to unify and democratize data, analytics and AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on Twitter , LinkedIn and Facebook . Benefits At Databricks, we strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet the needs of all of our employees. For specific details on the benefits offered in your region, please visit https://www.mybenefitsnow.com/databricks . Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At Databricks, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel. We take great care to ensure that our hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards. Individuals looking for employment at Databricks are considered without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Compliance If access to export-controlled technology or source code is required for performance of job duties, it is within Employer's discretion whether to apply for a U.S. government license for such positions, and Employer may decline to proceed with an applicant on this basis alone.