People Analytics Manager at Yext

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

181000.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Data Strategy, Business Consulting, Data Visualization, Tableau, SQL, Python, R, HRIS, Data Integrity, Compliance Reporting, Project Management, Collaboration, Communication, Employee Lifecycle

Industry

Software Development

Description

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®! Yext is seeking a strategic, results-oriented, and hands-on People Analytics Manager to join our People team. This critical role will define the People Team’s data strategy, build and scale our analytics capabilities, and provide actionable, executive-ready insights to drive informed business decisions and improve organizational effectiveness. You will act as a primary analytics partner to HR and business leaders, owning projects that span the entire employee lifecycle, from talent acquisition and engagement to retention and compensation equity. We are looking for someone with previous experience in analytics within the people function who is a self-starter, innovative, and detail-oriented What You’ll Do This role blends strategic partnership, business consulting, and strong technical execution across the People data ecosystem. Business Consultation & Influence: Serve as the primary analytics partner to HR Business Partners (HRBPs), Recruiting, and executive teams, translating complex cross-functional data into compelling narratives that surface risks, inform strategy, and ensure organizational alignment. Advanced Modeling & Analysis: Develop and apply statistical and predictive models to analyze key trends such as employee attrition, engagement, and performance, resulting in creative and actionable people strategies. Reporting & Tool Development: Build and maintain reports, data models, and scalable dashboards (primarily using Tableau) that transform complex data into intuitive, decision-ready insights. Data Infrastructure & Integrity: Partner with the HRIS and Business Systems teams to deploy and support a robust people data warehouse, design governance frameworks, and validate large datasets to ensure data accuracy and consistency across all systems. Regulatory and Compliance Reporting: Complete all required compliance and regulatory reporting, partnering closely with the Legal and HR Operations teams to ensure data accuracy and timely submission. What You Have Bachelor’s degree or similar college-level education required, preferably in Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a business-related degree 3+ years of relevant hands-on analytics experience, including experience building statistical models and translating those insights into actionable recommendations Proven ability to work collaboratively across different functions Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills Hands-on Workday experience (report/dashboard building is a plus) Minimum of 2 years of experience with Tableau or similar BI tools Ability to clearly communicate analysis to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders IT partnering and database management (experience with Snowflake preferred) Experience with SQL, Python, R, and pulling data from relational databases is a strong plus Comprehensive understanding of People data and employee lifecycle processes (talent acquisition, talent development, workforce planning, DEI, etc.). A self-starter capable of managing projects and process changes independently from initiation to completion. #LI-KW1 Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets. Annual Base Pay Range $108,900—$181,000 USD Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form. Security Alert All legitimate Yext communications come from @yext.com email addresses. Messages from other domains (for example, @yext.team) are not authorized and are likely fraudulent. If you receive a message that seems suspicious, do not share personal information, click on links, or provide payment. Instead, please report the communication to security@yext.com.

Responsibilities

The People Analytics Manager will define the People Team’s data strategy and provide actionable insights to drive informed business decisions. This role involves serving as a primary analytics partner to HR and business leaders, focusing on the entire employee lifecycle.