Sr Director Analyst, HR Technology – Talent & Learning

Job description

• This is an individual contributor role, based remotely in India (strong preference for Gurgaon). What makes Gartner Business & Technology Insights a GREAT fit for you? When you join the world’s leading research and advisory company, you’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, expert insights, bold ideas and intellectual courage, while driving partnerships with global organizations to make the right decisions on their key initiatives. Through continuous learning, discovery and collaboration, you’ll not only help clients accomplish their mission-critical priorities, but also grow your career and the scope of your impact. Our culture demands excellence — and rewards it with opportunity. If you’re always looking for what’s next in business and technology, Gartner is looking for you. About this role: Gartner analysts are industry thought leaders who create must-have research, market predictions and best practices for a broad range of world-leading organizations. Senior directors serve as leaders within Gartner’s Business and Technology Insights (BTI) group, establishing themselves as a credible voice within their area of expertise. Using exceptional analytical skills, Senior directors produce pragmatic and provocative insights that Gartner clients consume and apply to support their priorities. Analysts are a trusted source of advice for clients, reinforcing Gartner’s value every day by engaging them via virtual and in-person interactions, sales support visits and Gartner conferences to discuss complex client challenges and offer appropriate recommendations. As more seasoned members of the analyst team, senior directors also play a role in supporting junior analyst development and leading research discussions and collaboration. This role is an opportunity to join Gartner’s growing Human Resources Practice as an expert in HR technology with a focus on talent management, learning and development, and recruiting technologies. A team of experts within this group is dedicated to tracking the leading edge of HR technology innovation — notably the impact of AI and other HR technologies on HR — and advising Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) and other HR functional leaders on HR tech strategies, initiatives and investments. Senior directors are expected to offer flexibility in what they can cover and how they channel their expertise. What you’ll do: • Bring your experience implementing AI solutions in talent processes to create innovative and thought-provoking research offering compelling, objective and actionable advice that helps Gartner clients prioritize and make decisions about their technology, processes and roles. • Demonstrate thought leadership by developing provocative, independent insights on the HR technology markets and AI use cases affecting talent management, L&D, and recruiting functions. • Track vendors, emerging technologies, and changing practices to remain ahead of the curve. • Provide clients and prospects with compelling, individualized, actionable advice rooted in quantitative and qualitative data that accelerates their ability to act strategically. • Predict how specific markets are developing, help clients in their selection process and assist vendors in overall positioning • Build credibility as an HR technology expert to represent Gartner research, methodology and strategy. • Create and deliver high-value presentation materials on- and off-stage for Gartner events, industry and professional association conferences, and client briefings. • Actively participate in innovation, ideation and research discussions and collaborate effectively with peers in the BTI community. • Provide high-quality and timely content peer review. • Serve as a mentor and coach by supporting more junior team members. What you’ll need: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduate degree a plus. • 12+ years of relevant experience in HR technology leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including subject matter expertise in: talent management, L&D and recruiting. • Profound understanding of the technologies involved in L&D and talent management workflows, including but not limited to employee development, compliance training, performance management, succession planning, skills management and engagement surveying. • Specific knowledge of L&D and performance management platforms, including the unique challenges of transitioning legacy systems to emerging solutions, the impact of AI-enabled skills, and the role of team structures on the ownership, governance and ongoing maintenance of technologies. • Deep first-hand knowledge of the HR tech landscape, including market dynamics, vendors, products and emerging use cases and their impact on HR processes, team structures and data governance. • Strong executive presence and ability to establish credibility with senior-level audiences. • Strong organizational and time management skills, including an ability to work under tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables. • Strong written and verbal proficiency, analytical and presentation skills; ability to engage clients and respond effectively to questions. • Proficiency in analyzing and synthesizing data, including ability to effectively apply patterns and frameworks while drawing and defending conclusions to client challenges. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multicultural global team. • Ability to take peer feedback and provide constructive feedback to others. • Comfort level with presenting at large and small-scale speaking engagements. • Strong business and financial acumen. • Ability to represent Gartner's research methodology and strategies effectively at all levels. • Agility with navigating and learning in highly matrixed environments. • Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, regionally and globally (where applicable). 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