Prudential Financial, Inc.

PGIM - Director, People Analytics (Hybrid)

Newark, NJ, USA Full time

Job Classification:

Corporate - People Team

A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do:

The Director, People Analytics serves as PGIM’s senior people analytics leader and a strategic advisor to the People Team and business leadership. Reporting to PGIM’s Head of Total Rewards, this role is accountable for delivering high‑impact, executive‑ready insights that shape talent decisions which contribute to business success.

Collaborating closely with Prudential’s data management and analytics teams, this role operates with significant autonomy and combines advanced data science capabilities with strong business judgment, relationship management, and executive presence. This position goes well beyond reporting and dashboards and instead focuses on framing complex workforce questions, challenging assumptions, and translating data into clear, compelling narratives that influence business decisions.

The current employee work arrangement for this position is hybrid and requires your on-site presence at least three days per week. Your manager will provide additional details relative to the specific number of days you are expected to be on-site.

What you can expect:

  • Lead the design of data frameworks and delivery of advanced people analytics solutions aligned with business strategy

  • Frame complex workforce questions to focus analytics on decisions that matter translating sophisticated analyses into clear, actionable executive insights

  • Perform advanced analyses across human resource and business data sources, independently extracting and integrating data from multiple sources, applying statistical and scenario analysis as appropriate

  • Establish best practices for people analytics, data quality, standardized reporting, and visualization; act as a thought leader within PGIM and the wider Prudential business to elevate analytics capability

  • Leverage existing technology, develop new solutions, and embed AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and scalability

What you will bring:

  • 10+ years of experience in data science or analytics roles

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field; advanced degree preferred

  • Deep experience in workforce analytics

  • Strong technical knowledge of leading data analytics tools, with the ability to develop bespoke capabilities using Python or similar programming languages

  • Demonstrated ability to deliver executive-level insights that influence decision-making

  • Excellent relationship-building, influencing and collaboration skills

  • High attention to detail, balanced with strategic vision and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively

What will set you apart:

  • Experience in an HR function within financial services or similarly complex, highly regulated organizations

  • Experienced user of Fabric and Power Platform, Viser and Anaplan

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply. 

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $175,000 to $215,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

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What we offer you:

  • Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

  • 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

  • Company-funded pension plan. 

  • Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

  • Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

  • Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. 

 

If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.