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What this posting asks for
Level: Senior — The title says "Senior".
Main responsibilities
- Analyze workforce composition, employee performance, compensation, and engagement data to make recommendations to the People Leadership Team;
- Own the day-to-day administration of the HR analytics tool, including dashboard configuration, data hygiene, and user authorizations
- Partner with Total Rewards, Recruiting, Talent Development, and other People Team functions on ad hoc data analysis projects
- Help lead the evolution of how the People team serves the organization with AI as a core enabler, building automated solutions that improve velocity and impact
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely execution of projects
Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Teamwork and collaboration Core
In the posting: “The ideal candidate is self-motivated, collaborative, adept at navigating interpersonal relationships, and quantitatively and qualitatively analytical.” · “This hybrid role is based in our New York office, with in-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday each week.” · “Execute existing cross-functional processes such as headcount planning, goal setting, and business metric tracking”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Customer focus Core
In the posting: “We’re the only marketing platform that combines powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer relationships.” · “Recognized as the #1 provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Attentive partners with more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries.” · “Leading global brands like Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, and Carter’s work with us to enable billions of interactions that power tens of billions in re…”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “The Senior People Insights Analyst will help turn talent data into action to help the People Team achieve our most important goals and improve the health of …” · “Due to the breadth of the responsibility and impact, it's essential that they are able to motivate, empathize with, and communicate effectively with stakehol…” · “Execute existing cross-functional processes such as headcount planning, goal setting, and business metric tracking”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive performance, revenue, and …” · “The Senior People Insights Analyst will help turn talent data into action to help the People Team achieve our most important goals and improve the health of …” · “They will develop compelling data stories, partner across People Team functions, and help advance the team's shift toward AI-enabled ways of working.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it. - Stakeholder management Core
In the posting: “Recognized as the #1 provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Attentive partners with more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries.” · “Due to the breadth of the responsibility and impact, it's essential that they are able to motivate, empathize with, and communicate effectively with stakehol…” · “Analyze workforce composition, employee performance, compensation, and engagement data to make recommendations to the People Leadership Team;”
Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior. - Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “They thrive in ambiguity and act as a strong operator with a service mentality.” · “Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment with high emotional intelligence”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted. - Communication Supporting
In the posting: “Due to the breadth of the responsibility and impact, it's essential that they are able to motivate, empathize with, and communicate effectively with stakehol…”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech. - Ownership and accountability Supporting
In the posting: “Own the day-to-day administration of the HR analytics tool, including dashboard configuration, data hygiene, and user authorizations”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Leadership and mentoring Supporting
In the posting: “Analyze workforce composition, employee performance, compensation, and engagement data to make recommendations to the People Leadership Team;”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
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- Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
- You have three urgent tasks due today and time to finish only two. How do you decide? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
- How have you used marketing in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using recruiting. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you helped someone on your team get better at their work. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
- This posting reads as Data analysis: its questions come first.
- Tell me about an analysis that changed a decision. Data analysis
- Describe a time you found that the data you were given was wrong. Data analysis
- A manager asks you for 'the numbers' by tomorrow with no further detail. What do you do? Data analysis
- How do you check that a query or spreadsheet you built gives the right answer? Data analysis
- What makes a dashboard useful, and how have you built one? Data analysis
- Tell me about a time you explained a statistical result to people without a data background. Data analysis
- Sales dropped 15% last month. How would you find out why? Data analysis
- Describe a new tool or technique you learned to finish a piece of work. Data analysis
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.