People Insights and Analytics Lead

StackAdapt is a self-serve advertising platform that specializes in multi-channel solutions including native, display, video, connected TV, audio, in-game, and digital out-of-home ads. We empower hundreds of digitally-focused companies to deliver outcomes and exceptional campaign performance everyday. StackAdapt was founded with a vision to be more than an advertising platform, it’s a hub of innovation, imagination and creativity.

At StackAdapt we are committed and focused on developing and growing our team by creating growth and learning paths that excite and engage them. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced  People Analytics Lead to join our People and Culture team and build out the People Analytics function to turn complex data into strategic insights and initiatives. 

This person will work directly with the Chief People Officer and will be a key collaborator and thought partner in the overall People and Talent strategy for StackAdapt. This position enables people strategies and programs to support the entire employee life cycle and help the people team and business leaders drive outcomes in areas of: performance management, career growth, leadership development, strategic organizational development (i.e. talent reviews and succession planning), talent acquisition and employee engagement.  

The successful candidate is passionate about people data, and stays on top of the latest best practices in analytics and reporting. 

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in the US or Canada for this position. 

• Partner with People & Culture, including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Development, and People Business Partners to inform program decisions through high-impact insights.
• Create and execute a roadmap for the People Analytics function at StackAdapt. 
• Design and deliver analytical solutions and relevant insights through dashboards and reports to answer key business questions.
• Partner with the Data Science team to establish data governance, policy, and storage of sensitive people data.
• Partner with the Talent Development team to design and deliver surveys to collect employee experience data throughout the employee lifecycle (from hire to offboarding).
• Use Looker or Tableau to build out dashboards and other analytical solutions.

• Proven leadership in People Analytics, preferably in technology or high-growth sectors. 
• Experience in building and maintaining data pipelines
• Experience working with AWS, Github, and MySQL, bonus for experience with Snowflake.
• Track record of designing, managing and scaling People Analytics function to drive measurable business outcomes in support of a growing and global workforce. 
• Demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis using Python, R, or Tableau.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with a data-driven and evidence-based approach to decision making and influencing.
• Experience acting as an advisor to broader teams, including People & Culture, StackAdapts Leadership team and Executive team.
• A “how can we make this better?” mentality with a focus on progress over perfection to continuously drive for improvement and innovation.

• Highly competitive salary
• RRSP/401K matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Full benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®

#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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