Workforce Analytics Manager

This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH and is eligible for a performance-based bonus.

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. We invest in our people through rewards, benefits, and opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow contributions.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Workforce Analytics consulting function for the enterprise.
• Serves as the strategic advisor to HR and business leaders by translating workforce data into actionable insights that improve talent acquisition, retention, development, mobility, and organizational effectiveness.
• Oversees workforce analytics methodologies, consulting standards, and analyst development while directly supporting the company's most complex business unit needs.
• Serves as lead Workforce Analytics partner for assigned business units, including high-priority enterprise functions.
• Consults with HR Vice Presidents, HR Business Partners, and business leaders to identify workforce challenges and opportunities.
• Conducts analyses related to turnover and retention, workforce planning, promotion and mobility, recruiting effectiveness, leadership pipeline health, and talent risk assessment.
• Develops recommendations that influence business decisions and workforce strategies.
• Leads development of predictive and diagnostic workforce analytics capabilities.
• Identifies trends, risks, and emerging workforce issues before they impact business performance.
• Establishes analytical methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Directly supervises Workforce Analytics Consultant(s).
• Reviews analyses, presentations, and deliverables for quality and consistency.
• Coaches analysts in statistical methods, storytelling, stakeholder management, and consulting skills.
• Supports hiring, onboarding, and development activities.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with senior leaders.
• Delivers executive presentations and workforce insights.
• Translates technical findings into business-focused recommendations.
• Prioritizes workforce analytics projects and consulting requests.
• Oversees allocation of analytics resources across business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Psychology, or Human Resources.
• 5+ years of experience providing data analysis and insights.
• Over 3 years of experience managing medium to large scale projects.
• Over 2 years of experience with survey design and methodologies.
• Over 2 years of experience supporting and/or working with an HRIS or ERP system.
• Advanced knowledge of industry standard HR metrics, policies, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of talent management and employee engagement principles.
• At least some informal experience supervising the work of interns, peers, or subordinates.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and manipulating large data files.
• Expert level proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik).
• Advanced level proficiency using or extracting data from an HRIS or EAP system (e.g., Oracle HR Cloud, Workday, SAP, ServiceNow).
• Intermediate level of proficiency performing testing, quality assurance, and data validation tasks.
• Intermediate level of proficiency working with data warehousing tools and ETL processes (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure).
• Must demonstrate strong self-initiative, forward thinking, and ability to manage several efforts simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working and communicating with Senior Leadership teams.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Psychology, or Human Resources.
• 1+ years of experience in a direct supervisory role.
• Experience with team development.
• Experience with Sales and/or Manufacturing Organization(s).
• Experience with Global Organization(s).
• Business Unit Experience within Sherwin-Williams.
• Over 5 years of experience providing data analysis and insights.
• Expert level proficiency using or extracting data from an HRIS or EAP system (e.g., Oracle HR Cloud, Workday, SAP, ServiceNow).
• Expert level proficiency performing data modeling.
• Expert level of proficiency performing testing, quality assurance, and data validation tasks.
• Advanced level of proficiency working with data warehousing tools and ETL processes (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, Azure).

Schedule

Travel requirements: 0-5% (time spent away from home or other typical office location).

Benefits

Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of world-class benefits designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Retirement plans
• Health care benefits
• Total well-being programs
• Daily commute support

Benefit offerings can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view applicable benefits.