Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition Operations - Data & Analytics

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About the role

• You’ll be part of Bain’s Consultant Talent Acquisition team, specifically within the Americas Operations Center of Excellence (COE).
• You will partner closely with regional and global Data & Analytics (D&A) teams, as well as stakeholders across General Management Consulting Recruiting (GMCR), Leadership Recruiting (LR), and Experienced Talent Recruiting (ETR).
• You will collaborate with teams including Finance, GPA, and People Analytics to align on workforce planning and reporting priorities.

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll be part of Bain’s Consultant Talent Acquisition team, specifically within the Americas Operations Center of Excellence (COE). This role partners closely with regional and global Data & Analytics (D&A) teams, as well as stakeholders across General Management Consulting Recruiting (GMCR), Leadership Recruiting (LR), and Experienced Talent Recruiting (ETR). You will also collaborate with teams including Finance, GPA, and People Analytics to align on workforce planning and reporting priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to and support the Americas TA Data & Analytics strategy and roadmap, aligning with global priorities and evolving business needs.
• Design, build, and enhance a scalable suite of dashboards and executive reporting (e.g., funnel conversion, win rates, diversity mix, source effectiveness, time-in-stage, gap-to-target, interview forecasting).
• Deliver monthly and ad hoc insights to TA and regional leadership, including actionable recommendations.
• Advance predictive analytics capabilities, including hiring forecasts, workforce capacity planning, and multi-year trend analysis.
• Translate complex datasets into clear, executive-ready insights to inform recruiting strategy and talent investments.
• Drive automation and reduce reliance on static reporting by enabling scalable, self-service tools.
• Promote data literacy across Talent Acquisition by coaching stakeholders on leveraging dashboards and insights effectively.
• Partner with Finance, GPA, and People Analytics to align on headcount planning inputs and reporting standards.
• Lead and develop the Americas D&A team (2 direct reports), building a scalable operating model for both steady-state reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with EMEA and APAC D&A leads to ensure global consistency in recruiting metrics, tools, and innovation.
• Manage intake, prioritization, and delivery of regional analytics requests, balancing impact, feasibility, and strategic alignment.
• Lead survey design, execution, and analysis for Recruiting Experience and Program Experience initiatives (e.g., SA, AC/ACI, ETR).
• Translate survey outcomes into actionable recommendations to improve candidate experience and recruiting effectiveness.

Must-haves

• BA/BS degree
• 8–10+ years of experience in analytics, reporting, operations, or strategy roles
• Strong expertise in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Visier, Power BI; advanced Excel required; ATS experience preferred)
• Proven ability to generate insights by combining systems knowledge with recruiting process expertise
• Experience managing and developing direct reports
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder influence skills
• High attention to detail, structured thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in HR or recruiting analytics

Work Model / Travel

This role is based in Boston, MA or Chicago, IL and will require at least 1 day per week in office. Travel may be required on an as-needed basis to support collaboration with regional and global stakeholders.

U.S. Compensation Information

The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

• In Massachusetts, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $147,250 - $176,750
• In Illinois, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $141,000 - $169,250

Annual discretionary performance bonus

This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation

4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date

Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck

Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays

Fully vested 401(k) company contribution

Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance

Annual fitness reimbursements