Director of Data Analytics

Description

Synex Talent is seeking a Director of Data Analytics to lead our data strategy and analytics function from Northborough. This full-time, fully remote role offers the opportunity to shape how a leading staffing and recruiting organization uses data to drive talent acquisition, placement performance, and client success.

As Director of Data Analytics, you will oversee the design and delivery of enterprise-level analytics solutions, including dashboards, predictive models, and reporting frameworks that inform business decisions across recruiting operations, sales, and client management. You will partner closely with executive leadership to translate complex data into actionable insights that improve placement rates, candidate experience, and revenue growth.

This position offers a competitive annual salary range of $150,000 - $210,000 USD, along with leadership responsibilities and significant opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic, fast-moving industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the data analytics strategy aligned with Synex Talent's business objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of data analysts and data scientists
• Oversee the design and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools for recruiting and sales performance
• Develop predictive models to forecast placement trends, candidate supply, and client demand
• Partner with executive leadership to translate analytics findings into strategic recommendations
• Ensure data accuracy, governance, and quality across all recruiting and CRM data sources
• Drive adoption of data-driven decision-making across departments
• Manage analytics budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics for recruiting operations and business growth
• Stay current with industry trends in talent analytics, AI-driven recruiting, and workforce intelligence

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing analytics teams at the Director or Vice-President level
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python or R, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience with CRM and applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruiting data environments is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and machine learning concepts
• Excellent executive-level communication and storytelling skills with the ability to present complex insights clearly
• Experience in the staffing, recruiting, or HR technology industry is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and drive projects to completion in a remote environment
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as AWS, Azure, Snowflake, or Google BigQuery is preferred